Space Force General Michael Guetlein, who was appointed to oversee the Golden Dome project, warned that adversaries are intent on placing the U.S. at risk by building space weapons. Trump claimed that the Golden Dome will be capable of intercepting space-launched missiles.

However, China has expressed serious concerns over the project, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stating that it carries "strong offensive implications" and heightens the risks of militarisation of outer space and an arms race.

China has voiced strong concerns about a new missile defense system planned by the Trump administration, called the “Golden Dome.” China Strongly Opposes U.S. Missile Defense Plans The Chinese government believes this U.