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China's race to tech supremacy: New frontiers
Jun 18, 2024
China's tech supremacy and space exploration discussed by Eleanor Olcott and Matthew Funaiole. Topics include China's lunar missions, space technology advancements, strategic goals, historical trauma driving tech focus, and challenges in surpassing the US in technology amidst authoritarianism.
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- China's space ambitions showcase technological prowess, aiming for lunar colonies and extraterrestrial discovery.
- China's technological advancements are driven by historical trauma, balancing state support with fostering creativity.
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China's Ambitions in Outer Space
China's space exploration efforts have included successful moon landings and the establishment of satellites and a space shuttle program. The country aspires to set up a colony on the moon, showcasing its technological advancements that even rival those of the US or Russia. With projects like the Chang'e 6 lunar probe collecting samples from the moon and the vast telescope in Guizhou aimed at finding extraterrestrial life, China's space endeavors are driven by the pursuit of prestige and leadership.
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