U.S. Space Force chief urges universal rules to keep China in check

Beijing would immediately target U.S. satellite in a conflict, Gen. Salzman warns

RYO NAKAMURA, Nikkei staff writer

WASHINGTON -- When a Chinese fighter plane came within 10 feet of a U.S. B-52 bomber over the South China Sea last week, the U.S. military swiftly condemned the "unsafe and unprofessional" intercept. But when it comes to China's space operation, Washington first wants to see universal safety rules put in place.

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