China calls for data release amid weapon test fears

CHINA asked the US yesterday to release data on the shootdown of an ailing spy satellite, while the Communist Party’s newspaper blasted what it called Washington’s callous attitude toward the “weaponisation” of space.

China had registered its objections well before the satellite’s destruction.

“China requests the US ... provide to the international community necessary information and relevant data in a timely and prompt way,” said spokesman Liu Jianchao.