China has strongly criticized the U.S. “Golden Dome” missile defense system, arguing that it undermines global strategic balance and stability. teleSUR
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00:00On our topics on Wednesday, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that the missile defense shield announced by U.S. President Donald Trump undermines global stability.
00:08The spokeswoman said that Beijing has asked Washington to abandon the development and deployment of the global missile defense system as soon as possible.
00:16China claims that the U.S. plan aims to create an unrestricted defense system and proposes increasing research, development and deployment of all types of missile interceptor systems.
00:26This would increase the risk of a global arms race.
00:29On Tuesday, the U.S. President announced the creation of the Gold Dome, which is expected to cost $175 billion.
00:42The U.S. puts its own interest first by seeking its absolute security, violating the principle non-contracted security should come at the expense of others.
00:49This undermines global strategic balance.
00:51China expresses serious concern over it.
00:53We urge Washington to abandon the development and deployment of a global missile defense system as SAP.
00:58We recommend the U.S. takes concrete actions to enhance strategic mutual trust among powers and uphold global stability.