7：7！ China and Russia's proposal was rejected, and the United States, Britain, France and other countries voted against it. China made its position clear

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preface

Human beings are developing outer space rapidly, but as more and more countries go into outer space Contradiction and friction are also indispensable.

Frequent outer space activities will also pose a greater risk to the outer space environment and space, and outer space security is a point that cannot be ignored by many countries in their future exploration and development.

But for the proposal made by China and Russia at the UN Security Council on May 20 The draft resolution on space security was rejected by seven votes , led by the United States, including Japan, South Korea and other countries.

However, this "security agreement" can be said to be beneficial and harmless in the future exploration of outer space. What is the purpose of these countries' opposition? Is it to deploy military forces in space and realize the freedom of weapons?

The Sino Russian draft resolution on outer space security was rejected

On the 20th of this month, according to the latest reports of relevant media, at this UN Security Council meeting, China and Russia jointly attached great importance to some current outer space development activities, and Russia also proposed a draft resolution on maintaining space security.

However, we said that this draft resolution on outer space security is intended to regulate various activities of countries in the future for outer space development, and the prohibition of the use of nuclear weapons is also due to Maintain world peace and reduce friction To promote the friendly and peaceful development of all countries.

At present, we all know that conflicts and frictions are inevitable when there are too many people More and more exploration activities and development plans The situation has become commonplace.

Then, as a responsible big country in the world, I certainly have a positive attitude towards the current draft resolution on outer space security.

This draft is mainly formulated and carried out around outer space security. You should know that with the development of science and technology and the research of weapon technology in various countries, As an equipment with great lethality, nuclear weapons , the speed of its update iteration is also unimaginable.

If all countries in the world do not have a specific standard for the development of outer space, then the destruction of outer space environment, excessive use of resources, and weapons and military deployment of all countries will be unscrupulous in space.

To a certain extent, this will benefit the interests, security and world peace of all mankind Will cause great or small danger.

The draft resolution of China and Russia is designed to safeguard the security of outer space, safeguard the common interests of all mankind, and also prevent countries from overexploiting to avoid immeasurable damage to outer space.

In the UN Security Council, the content of the draft resolution on outer space security proposed by Russia is also very clear, which clearly states Weapons prohibited to be used and placed in outer space In addition, it is also required to conclude the foreign air force control treaty as soon as possible.

In addition, the resolution also stated that it is necessary for all countries to take some necessary measures to further make political commitments and formulate legally binding documents to prevent an arms race in outer space, especially The use or placement of weapons of mass destruction is prohibited.

According to the latest reports of relevant media, the draft resolution on outer space security has been approved by more than two thirds of countries at the United Nations.

In particular, most developing countries have a clearer attitude and firmer stance, which just shows that All countries in the world have a long cherished wish to safeguard world peace and promote common development.

Information source: Hexun.com - On May 21, 2024, the draft resolution on space security jointly proposed by China and Russia was not adopted by the Security Council, and China expressed its position

In this meeting of the UN Security Council, a total of 15 member countries participated. If you want to pass the outer space draft resolution in this meeting At least nine countries must express their support.

However, the results were not satisfactory. Switzerland chose to abstain from voting in this vote, while China, Russia, Ecuador and other countries agreed. However, the United States, led by Japan, South Korea and other countries, objected.

For the voting result, the affirmative and negative votes are also Just reached the 7:7 tie There is no doubt that the draft has not been adopted this time.

At the conference, Russia and the United States also insisted on their own terms. The "camp" of negative votes represented by the United States said that Russia's move was just to distract the attention of the world to cover up“ Promote space weaponization ”Action.

The Russian spokesman also claimed that the purpose of the US vote against is self-evident, but it is“ Just want to keep the freedom of movement of using space for military purposes and deploying weapons there " 。

Information source: Observer Network - On May 21, 2024, the draft resolution on outer space security jointly proposed by Russia and China was not adopted by the Security Council, and the representatives of China and Russia responded

In fact, although the voting on the draft resolution this time was unsuccessful, the security of outer space is still something that countries need to pay attention to and promote.

Russian representative Nibianja also said that even if the draft resolution on outer space security was not passed successfully, they would still We will continue to take active action to protect space security together with responsible UN members in the world.

However, in fact, the United States has also proposed a draft resolution on space security, but how is it different from this draft resolution?

The US Japan draft resolution on space security last month

On the 25th of last month, the United States and Japan also drafted a resolution on space security. Similarly, the draft was presented at the UN Security Council And failed to pass 。

In this draft resolution, the United States, like Russia, also stressed the danger of deploying nuclear weapons or using other weapons of mass destruction in outer space and the necessity of prohibition“ A verbal dispute ”。

At this meeting, a total of 15 Member States voted on the draft resolution, of which Russia voted against, China abstained, and the remaining Member States voted in favour.

In the face of Russia's negative vote, the relevant spokesman of the United States also asked, if Russia wants to comply with these rules and requirements and maintain the security of air transport, why choose to oppose? What is Russia hiding?

Later, Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Nibianja also said that if the United States really aims to maintain space security, there is an opportunity to ban all types of weapons and refute the US draft resolution“ Absolutely absurd and politicized ”。

Information source: Qilu Yidian - On April 25, 2024, on the issue of nuclear weapons in outer space, representatives of Russia and the United States exchanged views in the Security Council

In terms of the draft resolutions on outer space security proposed by the United States and Japan at the two UN Security Council meetings, it is obvious that the draft did not explicitly ban all types of weapons, but“ With reservations ”。

However, in the draft proposed by China and Russia yesterday, the scope of weapons prohibited in the outer shell was significantly expanded, and the deployment of any type of weapons in outer space was prohibited It is not just the weapons of mass destruction proposed by the United States.

China supports and co sponsored the Russian draft resolution. However, due to the different positions of all parties, the draft was not adopted in the vote just now. China deeply regrets this

Due to the different views held by various countries and different considerations, the Sino Russian draft resolution on outer space security was not successfully adopted on the 20th, The Chinese side also expressed great regret.

Source: Jintai Information - On May 21, 2024, China expressed regret that the Security Council did not adopt a resolution on outer space security

However, both China and Russia, the United States and Japan have realized the importance of space security in future development, so it is necessary to further develop norms.

What is China's attitude towards the task of maintaining space security?

Space security has a long way to go

For a long time, China has been On the principle of friendly consultation, mutual benefit, We will continue to deepen friendly exchanges with countries all over the world, always follow the path of global integration, and provide assistance to countries in need with advanced technology and productivity.

In addition, on the road of outer space exploration, we have finally built a mature aerospace system after the hard work and sweat of several generations of spacemen, but we do not monopolize the technical commanding heights, but Share with all mankind.

On May 3, 2024, the Chang'e-6 lunar probe set sail to carry out lunar soil collection and mapping tasks, but what is different from the previous lunar exploration is that we brought many "friends" to carry out the lunar landing plan at the same time and carry out research with countries around the world.

Information source: Xinhuanet-2 On May 3, 2024, Chang'e-6 headed back to the moon -- the Chang'e-6 mission of China's lunar exploration project officially launched

This measure not only demonstrates that China Image as a responsible big country It also clearly conveyed China's vision of peaceful coexistence and joint space exploration and research with other countries in the world.

In fact, as one of the few countries in the world with mature manned spaceflight and extraterrestrial exploration capabilities, China has always adhered to the main line of peace and development.

Therefore, on the issue of outer space security, China has a long-term vision and has been trying to promote the security and stability of the international space situation, And strive to reach friendly relations on space issues.

From the "Shenzhou" series to the later "Long March", "Tiangong" and now "Chang'e", China's aerospace strength has made numerous major breakthroughs.

Therefore, to promote the construction and implementation of the outer space security agreement is not only a reflection of China's important voice and position in the space field, but also our due responsibility.

This time, the security resolution proposed by China was vetoed by individual countries led by the United States, which is actually It sounded the alarm for us It reminds us once again that the world pattern has complexity and certain risks.

Although this space security resolution was rejected, the proposal of this resolution also shows China's determination to promote space relations towards peace and development.

We should realize that the world is undergoing rapid development, so there will inevitably be many problems in this process, There is a long way to go to promote peace in outer space.

As Fu Cong, our Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations, said on the scene of the resolution, the international community should uphold a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security concept, Constantly strengthen dialogue, enhance mutual trust and deepen cooperation And build outer space into a Xinjiang region of lasting peace and common development.

Source: China Daily - On May 21, 2024, Fu Cong, Permanent Ambassador of China to the United Nations: The international community should jointly promote the peaceful use and security of outer space

epilogue

In the face of the complex and ever-changing international pattern, we should be ready to face more space security issues that will arise in the future. More importantly, we should be aware that by adopting this resolution If we want to seek common development, we need the joint efforts of all countries in the world.

As an indispensable part of future development and research, space needs us to formulate clear norms to make rational use of its limited resources to achieve the common development of all mankind and safeguard the common interests of all mankind.

It needs to be hard to forge iron, and Chinese astronauts must continue to work steadily to develop and improve China's space exploration ability. Only in this way can we To assume the responsibility of building a security order in outer space.