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submitted 4 weeks ago by MicroWave@lemm.ee to c/world@lemmy.world

Summary

China is deepening its space ties with Africa, particularly Egypt, where a Chinese-backed space lab is assembling satellites.

While presented as a boost for Africa’s space industry, China retains access to satellite data and maintains personnel at these facilities.

The partnerships expand China’s surveillance reach and military capabilities, alarming the U.S. and allies. Beijing denies espionage claims, arguing it promotes global space development.

As the U.S. pulls back on space diplomacy, China’s investments in Africa are securing strategic alliances in the growing global space race.

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[-] Intergalactic@lemmy.world 3 points 4 weeks ago

China is really stepping it up. Good for them.

[-] hark@lemmy.world 1 points 4 weeks ago

The art of the deal is to alienate all current and potential allies and isolate yourself. That'll work out beautifully in the long term.

[-] match@pawb.social 1 points 4 weeks ago

you're making a classic mistake of thinking trump's interests are aligned with America's interests

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