EU wants more co-operation with China in space

The European Commission launched, on 4 April 2011, its first Space Strategy throw which the EU wants to improve its co-operation with China in space technology.

'The EU will also propose that space dialogue, the scope and objectives of which will be set out in appropriate bilateral arrangements, be established with other existing and emerging space powers, in particular the People's Republic of China,' says the document.

• Primary Source

European Commission: DG Enterprise and Industry: Policies: Space: European Space Strategy http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies/space/files/policy/comm_native_com_2011_0152_6_communication_en.pdf

ESO: Background information: Brussels on mission to boost EU's role in space exploration http://www.europeansources.info/record/brussels-on-mission-to-boost-eus-role-in-space-exploration/

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