China has denied that it is attempting to take over the moon via its space program, a concern expressed by NASA administrator Bill Nelson in a recent interview.
Nelson told German outlet Bild on July 2, “We must be very concerned that China is landing on the moon and saying: It’s ours now and you stay out.”
The purpose of China’s space program, Nelson said, “is a military space program,” and its accomplishments are built on technology theft.
The Chinese regime has denied Nelson’s allegations.
“This is not the first time that the NASA administrator has lashed out at China in disregard of facts,” said Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian….