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Explores the impact of the People's Republic of China's (PRC) space program on the US & the rest of the international community. The pursuit of space technology in the PRC is traced from the 1950s, noting that it has become a symbol of Chinese nationalism, as well as an important economic sector, & an effective form of collaboration with the military. Highlights of the Chinese space program are described. Special attention is given to the close relationship between China's civilian & military space programs; the proliferation of missile technology to North Korea, Pakistan, & other countries; & the Chinese quest to become a major player in the arms race. The need for the US to develop a nonconfrontational but firm approach for dealing with China's growing military power is discussed. It is suggested that the US should limit technical assistance to the Chinese space program while also consistently enforcing existing laws & protocols. J. Lindroth

Discusses implications of Chinese emphasis on space research and technology for the US and the international community, particularly of a potential arms race in space. Manned space flight, Chang Zheng space rocket program, civilian and military space programs, and possible space station and moon mission.