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April 25, 2016

China to become aerospace power by 2030
Beijing (XNA) Apr 25, 2016
China aims to become a global aerospace power by 2030, said Xu Dazhe, director of the China National Space Administration, on Friday. Xu said at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office that China is a major country pursuing aerospace development and aims to become a true aerospace power in 15 years, thanks in part to the 13th Five-year plan to drive aerospace growth. Although China has made great headway, "the United States and Russia are ahead of us, and Europe also ... read more

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