Outer space is the common heritage of mankind. It should be only used for peaceful purposes and for the welfare of the human being. Under current circumstances, especially with the advancement of outer space technologies and development of international security situation, the risk of weaponization of outer space does exist. This is not in the interests of any country.

Over years, the international community has made unremitting efforts to prevent the weaponization of and an arms race in outer space. From 1985 to 1994, the Conference on Disarmament (CD) had established ad hoc committees for 10 consecutive years to discuss issues related to prevention of an arms race in outer space. The UN General Assembly has adopted resolutions of "Prevention of An Arms Race in Outer Space" by an overwhelming majority of votes for consecutive years.

China has always stood against the weaponization of or an arms race in outer space. China is of the view that negotiating and concluding an international legal instrument is the best way to prevent the weaponization of and an arms race in outer space. In February 2008, China and Russia submitted to the CD a draft Treaty on the Prevention of the Placement of Weapons in Outer Space, the Threat or Use of Force against Outer Space Objects. China hopes that the CD will start substantive discussion and reach consensus on it as soon as possible. China is ready to work with the international community to make positive contributions to maintaining the peace and tranquility of outer space.