15 Apr 2022

Xi gives China’s space dreams a plug

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There was one important stop on Xi Jinping's recent Hainan tour that's only just been revealed – the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site.

ICYDK: Wenchang is where the country's Mars probe blasted off in July 2020.

Xi inspected the site on Tuesday and noted that (Xinhua):

China will complete co...