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China plans to build early warning system for dangerous asteroids

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China plans to build early warning system for dangerous asteroids

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TL;DR

China is planning to construct an early warning system designed to detect dangerous asteroids before they approach too close to Earth, according to reports.

01 · THE DISPATCH

China is reportedly planning to build an early warning system to detect hazardous asteroids, a move that aligns with Beijing's expanding investments in space and defense technologies. The announcement, cited by unspecified reports, adds a planetary-defense dimension to China's growing orbital infrastructure.

In recent months, The Zioneer has reported on China's steady buildup of space and military capabilities, including the construction of vast military and nuclear facilities in the Gobi Desert, the development of backpack-mounted laser systems for drone interception, and multi-spectral smoke screens for armored forces. Beijing has also tightened national security rules on overseas investments and imposed export curbs on U.S. defense firms. The new asteroid monitoring plan underscores China's ambition to become a major player in space, both for civilian and security purposes.

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