Zhao Lijian said that outer space is not an extralegal place

In response to the US "Starlink" satellite approaching the Chinese space station twice this year, some space experts played up the so-called Chinese space debris threat in their comments, foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on December 29 that according to the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, countries should be responsible for all space activities of their domestic private companies. Relevant comments have downplayed the fact that the safety of the Chinese space station and astronauts is threatened, and have exaggerated the so-called Chinese space debris threat, which is a distortion of China's normal outer space activities in an attempt to divert international attention. "I would like to stress that China has always used outer space peacefully in the spirit of seeking the welfare of all mankind. Outer space is not an extralegal place, and all countries should respect and safeguard the international order in outer space based on international law, adopt a responsible attitude, and safeguard the life safety of astronauts in orbit and the safe and stable operation of space facilities. China is willing to maintain communication and cooperation with other countries in this regard. (Reporters Ma Zhuoyan and Cheng Xin)

Source: Xinhua News Agency Weibo