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This lunar venture is emblematic of a broader, resurgent space race reminiscent of Cold War rivalries initiated by Sputnik in 1957. China has made significant strides in space technology, including its landmark soft landing on the Moon’s far side in 2019. The joint effort to establish a lunar base signifies not only technological ambition but also a geopolitical assertion of dominance in outer space—a new frontier for civilizational competition.