10, 9, 8 ... rocket test puts China neck and neck with US in moon race

SCMP · 2026-02-12
10, 9, 8 ... rocket test puts China neck and neck with US in moon race

China’s latest rocket test has put the country neck and neck with the US in the race to the moon, with crewed landings before 2030 a realistic goal for both nations, according to analysts. During Wednesday’s eight-minute flight from southern Hainan province, China successfully tested two major compo