But there is no equilibrium now or anytime in the forseeable future, hence my comment. The US has far more to lose in space then to gain because they have way m

But there is no equilibrium now or anytime in the forseeable future, hence my comment. The US has far more to lose in space then to gain because they have way more satellites then anyone else, that are more valuable on average, etc... The US airforce can't credibly threaten PRC satellites as long as they also maintain the minimum viable ASAT weaponry too, since trading tit-for-tat would be hugely detrimental in both absolute and relative terms.