China and space security

1. China and space security Zhong Jing National Defense University, PLA, China

2. Part I. Emerging new challenges to space security Part II. China’s concern and position on space security Part III. Recommendations

3. Part I. Emerging new challenges to space security This change mainly stems from the current politics, economic and S&T environment. the collapse of the Soviet Union a reflection of technological prowess and tied directly to economic development. the rapid diffusing space technology

4. Part I. Emerging new challenges to space security 1. the recent changes in U.S. space policy and doctrines are running a great risk of reigniting a new round of competition among the major powers and generating new vulnerabilities in space.

5. missile defense system is a virtual step leading to space weaponization First, defensive technology can easily change into offensive technology and use in offensive operation

6. missile defense system is a virtual step leading to space weaponization Second, one side with strong defensive and offensive capability, its offensive power and willing are surely enhanced

7. missile defense system is a virtual step leading to space weaponization Third, verify capabilities of space weapons in series of tests of missile defense system the investment of defensive technology : 9 the investment of offensive technology : 1 to conquer and control outer space

8. Part I. Emerging new challenges to space security NSP toward a more militarily-oriented and unilateral approach to space security will have a far-reaching impact on the other countries uncontrolled competition in developing advanced technology leads to escalation and generate action-reaction spirals

9. Part I. Emerging new challenges to space security 2. with rapid development of space technology, space power has tightly linked with land power and become the most important component of future integrated battlefield.

10. The Iraq war enabled the coalition force to integrate all its assets into joint operations in true sense. It is indeed the first real “Space War” the Gulf War 1991 the Kosovo War1999 the Afghanistan War2001 the Iraq War 2003

11. Part I. Emerging new challenges to space security “Space War” a compact linkage between space and earth in operation new concepts of space operation, space weapons and space troops Second phase First phase

12. Part I. Emerging new challenges to space security possibility of space conflict increase , an accident or misjudgment in space possible expand to a conflict or war space assets become targets subject to attack or deception engaging space power into global military deployments at every level from strategy to tactics

13. Part I. Emerging new challenges to space security 3. space weapon might be hidden in civil space items due to space technology dual-use characteristic. How to regular space items both ensuring equal right of peaceful use and guaranteeing no military intention ?

14. Part II. China’s concern and position on space security Firstly, China is taking an active part in space exploration and unflinching in taking the road of peaceful development, and always supporting all activities that utilize outer space for peaceful purposes.

15. Part II. China’s concern and position on space security Firstly, China is taking an active part in space exploration and unflinching in taking the road of peaceful development, and always supporting all activities that utilize outer space for peaceful purposes. Peaceful use comprehensive, coordinated and sustainable development limited targets, key breakthroughs on small scale

16. Part II. China’s concern and position on space security Secondly, to ensure the peaceful use of outer space, prevent the weaponization of outer space, and avoid an arms race in outer space, it is urgent for international community to begin the negotiation of treaty on space nonweaponization.

17. Not to test, deploy, or use in outer space any weapons, weapon systems or their components; Not to test, deploy, or use on land, in the sea or atmosphere any weapons, weapon systems or their components that may be used for war-fighting in outer space; Not to resort to the threat or use of force against any outer space objects; Not to assist or encourage other states, groups of states or international organizations to participate in activities prohibited by the treaty, etc

18. Part II. China’s concern and position on space security Thirdly, it is a very effective way for international community to call for space cooperation for reducing mutual suspicion and achieve two-winning in future space security. on the basis of the principles of equality, mutual benefit, peaceful utilization of outer space and common development

19. Part II. China’s concern and position on space security Last but not the least, it is necessary to develop limited defense capability before coming to a treaty on space nonweaponization, since space security is an very important part of national security. require the capability of protecting our space assets defense capability is very limited and not to threaten any other country

20. Recommendations First, to establish a new security concept is the key point for ensuring space security

21. Recommendations Second, to enhance the mutual exchange and understanding is an important strategic measure for achieving the aim of space security.

22. Recommendations At bottom, the most important, it is urgent to begin the negotiation on treaty of space nonweaponization for preventing the arms race and relaxing the tension.