China's evolving space capabilities
Subtitle: implications for U.S. interests
By: prepared by Mark A. Stokes with Dean Cheng
Contributors: Cheng, De'an; Project 2049 Institute; U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission
Publisher: Project 2049 Institute
Published: 2012
Place of publication: [Arlington, VA]
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 84
Subjects: Astronautics and state; Military Astronautics; Space sciences; Military-industrial complex; Space industrialization; Strategic aspects
Description: The People's Republic of China has made significant advances in its space program and is emerging as a space power. Senior leaders have established space as a national priority and are allocating significant resources toward enhancing the PRC's space-related technology base. With preservation of its monopoly on power as an overriding goal, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) bolsters its legitimacy through achievements in space. Policymakers view space power as one aspect of a broad international competition in comprehensive national strength and science and technology (S&T). Investments in space also serve as a stimulant for economic growth. The manned program in particular enhances CCP prestige and draws international attention to the country's expanding technology base. The PRC integrates civil and military uses of space. China's space ambitions are in part peaceful in nature. Yet technologies can also be used with ill-intent. The PLA is rapidly improving its space and counterspace capabilities in order to advance CCP interests and defend against perceived challenges to sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Notes: "Prepared for: The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission"

April 26, 2012.

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Table of contents: title: Summary.; title: Introduction.; title: Civilian support for China's space program.; title: The PLA General Armaments Department as executive authority for space.; title: China's space industrial infrastructure.; title: Selected space programs of the People's Republic of China.; title: Space support for PLA integrated joint operations.; title: Conclusions.; title: Appendix: International cooperation.; title: Endnotes.