If this is the case, its a real travesty for human achievements in space. The Chinese space program - while certainly not as accomplished as the Russian and American programs - is accomplishing achievements at a rapid rate.
But, on the other hand, maybe it is a good thing - given that China's interest in the moon is industrial, and not necessarily scientific. Unless the plan is to clean up China by moving its industry to space, I can't see it as a good thing that the universes' resources could shortly be being plundered by the worst polluter - and violator of human rights - on the planet.
But, on the other hand, maybe it is a good thing - given that China's interest in the moon is industrial, and not necessarily scientific. Unless the plan is to clean up China by moving its industry to space, I can't see it as a good thing that the universes' resources could shortly be being plundered by the worst polluter - and violator of human rights - on the planet.