In China's view, the most effective way to secure space assets would be to agree on a ban on space weaponization. As its working paper to the CD emphasizes, "Only a treaty-based prohibition of the deployment of weapons in outer space and the prevention of the threat or use of force against outer space objects can eliminate the emerging threat of an arms race in outer space and ensure the security for outer space assets of all countries which is an essential condition for the maintenance of world peace." China's stance on banning weapons in outer space has been consistent since 1985 when it first introduced a working paper to the CD on its position on space weapons. China's most recent working paper on the issue, introduced in June 2002, emphasizes three basic obligations:

• Not to place in orbit around the Earth any objects carrying any kinds of weapons, not to install such weapons on celestial bodies, or not to station such weapons in outer space in any other manner.


• Not to resort to the threat or use of force against outer space objects.


• Not to assist or encourage other states, groups of states, and international organizations to participate in activities prohibited by this treaty.

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Zhang, Hui. "Action/Reaction: U.S. Space Weaponization and China." Arms Control Today. Vol. 35, No. 10 (December 2005). [ 10 quotes ]