China and Russia React to US Space-Based Weapons Deployment

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China and Russia condemn the United States' first-time confirmation of deploying weapon systems in Earth's orbit.

•The United States confirmed for the first time it has installed Space Control Weapons in orbit.
•China and Russia issued strong responses on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
•The US claims the weapons are necessary for protection against potential attacks from China and Russia.
•The issue is expected to be discussed at a UN disarmament meeting in November.

•The United States confirmed for the first time the deployment of Space Control Weapons in Earth's orbit, including kinetic and non-kinetic measures such as lasers and electromagnetic/cyber interference.
•The United States stated the deployment is to protect its forces from enemy attacks and because China and Russia are developing space combat capabilities for future conflicts.
•On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, China and Russia responded strongly to the United States' confirmation.
•Guo Jiakun, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, called for the United States to stop expanding military capabilities and preparing for space warfare.
•Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for the Kremlin government of Russia, called for international cooperation for complete disarmament in space.
•Military analyst Song Zhongping noted that while the disclosure was an open secret, it may increase tension and pressure China to consider installing its own space weapons in response.
•The Outer Space Treaty of 1967 prohibits only weapons of mass destruction and nuclear weapons in orbit, creating a legal gap for conventional weapons.
•The issue is expected to be discussed at a United Nations (UN) disarmament meeting in November.

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China(จีน)ℹ️

A nation that warned against turning space into a battlefield and has pushed for a treaty banning all space weapons for 20 years.

Russia(รัสเซีย)ℹ️

A nation that called for space to remain free of all weapons and pushed for a treaty banning all space weapons for 20 years.

United States(สหรัฐฯ)ℹ️

A nation that confirmed the installation of Space Control Weapons in orbit to protect its forces.

US Space Force(กองทัพอวกาศสหรัฐฯ)ℹ️

The organization whose spokesperson confirmed the existence of Space Control Weapons in orbit.

Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs(กระทรวงการต่างประเทศจีน)ℹ️

The government body represented by spokesperson Guo Jiakun.

Kremlin Government(รัฐบาลเครมลิน)

The government of Russia represented by spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

United Nations(สหประชาชาติ)ℹ️

The international organization that will host a disarmament meeting in November.

Guo Jiakun(กัว เจียคุน)ℹ️

Spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Dmitry Peskov(ดีมิทรี เปสคอฟ)ℹ️

Spokesperson for the Kremlin government of Russia.

Song Zhongping(ซ่ง จงผิง)

A military analyst who commented on the impact of the US disclosure.

Outer Space Treaty of 1967(สนธิสัญญาอวกาศปี 1967)

A treaty that prohibits only weapons of mass destruction and nuclear weapons in orbit.