The Chinese foreign ministry said on Tuesday that the United States ignored obligations under outer space treaties, exposing astronauts to danger.
China urges the United States to act responsibly, Zhao Lijian, spokesperson at the foreign ministry, said at a regular press conference.
founder Elon Musk's space ambitions on Monday after China complained that its space station was forced to take evasive action to avoid collision with satellites launched by Musk's Starlink programme.Reporting by Gabriel Crossley; Writing by Ryan Woo Editing by Shri NavaratnamSubscribe for our daily curated newsletter to receive the latest exclusive Reuters coverage delivered to your inbox.
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