China is "seriously concerned" about the U.S. Golden Dome missile defence shield project and urged Washington to abandon its development, a foreign ministry spokesperson said.⁣ ⁣ U.S. President Donald Trump said he had selected a design for the $175-billion project and named a Space Force general to head the ambitious program aimed at blocking threats from other countries.⁣ ⁣ Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, asked about the project at a regular press conference, said it carries "strong offensive implications" and heightens the risks of the militarisation of outer space and an arms race.⁣ ⁣ #goldendome #us #china #defense