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China Views Space Power as Key to Economic Modernization

 

China's obsession with national prestige, which forms the backdrop for
its commercial and military interests, also animates the country's
space policy. The PRC government has long boasted about its status as
one of the few major space-faring nations. ( More ... )

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Yoshihara, Toshi and William C. Martel. "Averting a Sino-U.S. Space Race." Washington Quarterly. (Autumn 2003). [ 2 quotes ] [ page 23-24 ]

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China's Space Power Ambitions are Driven by Commercial Interests

 

As with the United States, China's objectives in space reflect broad
commercial and military interests. From an economic perspective, the
PRC views the exploitation of space as an integral part of its
modernization drive, a top priority on Beijing's national agenda. The
rapid growth of China's economy in the past two decades has fueled
investments in civilian space capabilities for several reasons. ( More ... )

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Yoshihara, Toshi and William C. Martel. "Averting a Sino-U.S. Space Race." Washington Quarterly. (Autumn 2003). [ 2 quotes ] [ page 21 ]

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