China's Defense Ministry issued a stark warning this week about Japan's rapid military expansion into space, calling it an "extremely dangerous" gamble with global consequences. The criticism comes as Tokyo accelerates plans to develop satellite-disabling tech and build a spacecraft carrier by 2026. 🛰️💥
From Anime to Anti-Satellites?
Japan's proposed Air and Space Self-Defense Force reorganization has raised eyebrows worldwide. Defense Ministry spokesperson Sr. Col. Zhang Xiaogang noted: "When the country that brought us Pokémon Go starts building space weapons, we should all be hitting pause. This isn't sci-fi—it's real-world escalation."
Ghosts of Pearl Harbor
Zhang drew chilling parallels to WWII history: "Japan's track record of surprise attacks makes their new offensive space policy particularly alarming. The world can't afford a Pearl Harbor reboot in orbit." The comments reflect growing tensions as multiple nations race to militarize space.
Tech Arms Race Goes Interstellar
With Japan reportedly mastering satellite-jamming capabilities, experts warn of chain reactions. "One country's space shield becomes another's threat," said Zhang, emphasizing China's call for peaceful space governance. 🌍✌️
