China urges U.S. to stop expanding military build-up in outer space: spokesperson

BEIJING, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- China urges the United States to stop expanding military build-up in outer space, and uphold global strategic stability with concrete actions, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Tuesday.

Guo made the remarks at a regular press briefing in response to the U.S. confirmation that it has weapons deployed in space.

Guo added that China stands for peaceful use of outer space and keeping it safe, and opposes any arms race in outer space or any attempt to weaponize it and turn it into a war zone.