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China Slams U.S. Missile Defense, Sparks Space Tensions

5/26/2025

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China has fiercely criticized the U.S. Golden Dome missile defense project, warning it jeopardizes global peace and risks militarizing space. In response, the U.S. insists the initiative is vital for safeguarding national security amid growing threats from China and Russia. This escalating conflict could reignite arms control talks, underscoring the fraught landscape of space policy.

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China has fiercely criticized the U.S. Golden Dome missile defense project, warning it jeopardizes global peace and risks militarizing space. In response, the U.S. insists the initiative is vital for safeguarding national security amid growing threats from China and Russia. This escalating conflict could reignite arms control talks, underscoring the fraught landscape of space policy.