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.
My point is that it was moving relatively fast now, with benefits to be reaped within the next few years.
Yeah, I know what your point was. I’m saying your point is coming from a place of misinterpretation of how reality works.
How is it a misinterpretation? Have you ever heard of punctuated equilibrium? I’m viewing it as a form of this. Please elaborate as to why you see my view as wrong.