非洲中青年军官代表团访华深化中非军队传统友谊 记者提到，有评论认为非洲中青年军官代表团访华是一次文化、科技与友谊的融合之旅。 张晓刚介绍，5月15日，非洲中青年军官代表团结束为期10天的访华之旅。代表团由埃及、莫桑比克、 坦桑尼亚、肯尼亚等40多个非洲国家近百名军官组成，先后赴北京、长沙、韶山等地，参访部队、院 校、高新技术企业，集中听取专题讲座报告，参观中国共产党历史展览馆、毛泽东同志故居等，并与中 国军队中青年军官进行深入交流。来访军官们表示此行印象深刻、收获很大。 新华社北京5月29日电（记者刘艺、王春涛）国防部新闻发言人张晓刚29日下午在国防部例行记者会 上，就近期涉军问题答记者问。 美国"金穹"系统将打开"潘多拉魔盒" "我们敦促美方停止在外空扩军备战，以实际行动维护全球战略稳定。"张晓刚在回答有关美国"金穹"导 弹防御系统的问题时说。 张晓刚表示，美国推进部署"金穹"等天基武器系统，持续扩张外空军力，挑动外空军备竞赛。这违反 《外空条约》相关原则，加剧外空战场化和军备竞赛风险，动摇国际安全与军控体系，犹如又一次打 开"潘多拉魔盒"。这也再次证明，美国是外空武器化战场化的最大推手。 敦促日方走和平发 ...

Core Points - The recent press conference held by the Ministry of Defense highlighted the activities of China's aircraft carriers, the U.S. "Iron Dome" system, and the Shangri-La Dialogue, which have drawn significant media attention [1][3][10] Group 1: Aircraft Carrier Activities - The movements of China's aircraft carriers, including the Liaoning and the Fujian, have been closely monitored, with specific focus on the Liaoning's recent training exercises in the East China Sea [3][4] - The Japanese Self-Defense Forces reported that the Liaoning conducted carrier-based aircraft takeoff and landing drills closer to Japan, prompting a response from the Japanese government [3][4] - The Chinese Ministry of Defense emphasized that the Liaoning's activities are in accordance with international law and are not aimed at any specific country, urging Japan to adopt a more rational perspective [3][5] Group 2: Fujian Aircraft Carrier - The Fujian, China's first catapult aircraft carrier, is undergoing sea trials, which are essential for its development, although no specific timeline for its commissioning was provided [5][6] - Military experts suggest that the complex electromagnetic catapult technology used in the Fujian requires extensive testing to ensure reliability before it can be officially commissioned [6] Group 3: U.S. "Iron Dome" System - The U.S. plans to invest $175 billion in the "Iron Dome" missile defense system, which aims to protect against various missile threats and is expected to be operational within three years [7] - The deployment of this system has raised concerns about escalating an arms race in outer space, contradicting international treaties aimed at preventing the militarization of space [6][7] Group 4: Shangri-La Dialogue - China will send a delegation from the National Defense University to participate in the Shangri-La Dialogue from May 29 to June 2, aiming to engage in constructive discussions with other nations [10][11] - The Ministry of Defense expressed openness to communication with the U.S. military and emphasized the importance of mutual respect and cooperation in addressing regional security issues [10][11]

外交部发言人毛宁主持例行记者会。有外媒提问，美国太空作战司令部司令萨尔茨曼近日表示，中国和 俄罗斯 军队率先发展的技术是美方外太空防御的最大威胁。中方对此有何评论？毛宁回应，中国始终 坚持和平利用外空，反对外空军备竞赛，反对外空计划。中国无意与任何国家搞太空竞赛，也不谋求所 谓的太空优势。"美国公开将外空界定为作战疆域，持续扩张外空军力，组建外空军事同盟，推进外空 战场化，严重威胁各国在外空的共同安全和发展权益。"毛宁指出，我们敦促美方停止散播不负责任的 言论，停止在外空扩军备战，切实维护外空的持久和平与安全。 ...