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China Responds to US Tensions over Space Observatory in Chile

Chinese ambassador condemns US concerns over a telescope project in Chile, asserting Chile's sovereign rights and refuting military purpose claims.

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  1. China lashes out at US amid tension over space observatory in Chile

    Worries in Washington have mounted over China's clout on America's doorstep, as Beijing builds infrastructure, boosts investment in agriculture, energy, mining and other sectors across Latin America and displaces the U.S. as the region's biggest trading partner.

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  2. China lashes out at US as tensions escalate over a space observatory in Chile

    Worries in Washington have mounted over China’s clout on America’s doorstep, as Beijing builds infrastructure, boosts investment in agriculture, energy, mining and other sectors across Latin America and displaces the U.S. as the region’s biggest trading partner.

    China lashes out at US as tensions escalate over a space observatory in Chile

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  3. China Lashes out at US as Tensions Escalate over a Space Observatory in Chile

    China struck a defiant stance on Tuesday in response to American concerns about Beijing's efforts to expand its influence in the resource-rich South American nation of Chile, escalating tensions over a Chinese astronomical venture in Chile’s arid north.

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Updated: Apr 29th, 2025, 10:31 PM ET

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Amid rising tensions over a Chinese astronomical observatory planned in Chile's Atacama Desert, China's ambassador criticized US interference in Chile's decisions. The project, a collaboration between China's National Astronomical Observatory and Chile's Catholic University of the North, aims to develop a high-resolution telescope. US officials, however, expressed concern over China's expanding influence in Latin America. In response, the Chilean government has temporarily suspended the project for further review, emphasizing the need to clarify its scope as the geopolitical landscape shifts.

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  • China is asserting its right to engage with Chile independently, rejecting US concerns as interference in Chile's sovereignty.

  • The project with Chile's Catholic University aims to enhance astronomical research, yet raises alarms in the US about China's expanding influence in Latin America.

  • There is a lack of clarity about the project's scope, leading to a review by the Chilean government amidst geopolitical tensions.

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