In response to the fact that the US "star chain" satellite approached the Chinese space station twice this year and posed a threat to the lives and health of astronauts on the space station, foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on the 28th that the United States should respect the international order in outer space based on international law and take immediate measures to prevent such incidents from happening again. At the regular press conference on the same day, a reporter asked: it is reported that the official website of the United Nations Committee on the peaceful uses of outer space recently announced that on December 3, the permanent mission of China to the United Nations and other international organizations in Vienna sent a note verbale to the Secretary General of the United Nations, informing him that the "star chain" satellite launched by American space exploration technology corporation approached the Chinese space station twice this year, It poses a threat to the life and health of astronauts on the Chinese space station. Can the speaker confirm? As a state party to the outer space treaty, what international responsibilities should the United States bear for relevant activities? Zhao Lijian confirmed that the "star chain" satellite launched by the US space exploration technology company approached the Chinese space station twice in July and October this year. During this period, Chinese astronauts are carrying out missions in the space station. For safety reasons, the Chinese space station has taken emergency collision avoidance measures. He said that the 1967 outer space treaty is recognized as the cornerstone of current international law in the field of outer space. The treaty stipulates that astronauts are envoys sent by all mankind to outer space. All countries should respect and protect the safety of astronauts and notify the Secretary General of the United Nations or other States parties of phenomena found in outer space that pose a danger to the lives or health of astronauts; States should also bear responsibility for all outer space activities of their domestic private companies. Zhao Lijian said that in order to fulfill its treaty obligations and maintain the life safety of astronauts, the Chinese government informed the Secretary General of the United Nations of the above dangerous situation and the measures taken by China through the permanent mission of China to Vienna on December 3, and requested the Secretary General to inform all States parties. The United States has repeatedly claimed the concept of "responsible conduct in outer space", but it has ignored its obligations under international treaties on outer space, posing a serious threat to the life and safety of astronauts. This is a typical double standard. He said that the exploration and peaceful use of outer space is the common cause of all mankind. China has always used outer space peacefully in the spirit of seeking the welfare of all mankind. The United States should respect the international order in outer space based on international law, take immediate measures to prevent such incidents from happening again, and adopt a responsible attitude to maintain the life safety of astronauts in orbit and the safe and stable operation of space facilities. (reporter Zhu Chao, Wu Yue) (outlook new era)