US Space Force Warns of China's Military Space Threats

General Chance Saltzman, head of the US Space Force, has expressed alarm over China's rapid military developments in space, describing the pace and variety of China's space weapons as 'mind-boggling.' During his European visit, he emphasized the need for collaboration with allies to counter threats from both China and Russia, citing that China's advancements pose a greater concern than Russian nuclear capabilities in orbit. Saltzman highlighted China's launch of hundreds of satellites aimed at military targeting, which challenges the US military's historical advantages in space. In response, China has dismissed US claims of a threat, accusing Washington of using such accusations to justify its own military expansions. The ongoing rivalry has sparked concerns about an arms race in space, prompting discussions on international regulations to prevent conflict. As both nations vie for dominance, China's space ambitions continue to gather support from other countries, excluding the US due to legal restrictions on collaboration.