Reuters
• Eduardo Baptista
China is urging Washington to halt its military build-up in outer space after the United States acknowledged that weapons are deployed in orbit. Chinese state media warned the disclosure could accelerate an arms race, as Washington signals an orbital defense capability aimed at countering hostile actions.
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