In response to remarks by NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, in which he called “China’s space program military,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said that “China strongly opposes these unethical claims.” space, opposes an arms race in space and calls for a community with a shared future in space.

“China’s space exploration meets the legitimate needs of the country’s economy, society, science, technology and security,” he said during a press conference, noting that “China’s aviation industry is developing independently, and the country’s rights and achievements cannot be questioned.” “. or distorted.

“We urge the official representative of the United States to take seriously the responsibility that any major country must take, to seriously consider and correct the negative statements and actions of the American side regarding outer space, and to make the necessary contribution to ensuring sustainable peace and security in outer space. space,” said Li Jian.