The Chinese have now had two successful manned spaced missions. The latest, Shenzhou VI, is extensively discussed at the People's Daily website. The PD is the official voice of China's Communist Party.
http://english.people.com.cn/zhuanti/Zhuanti_367.html
The PD also carried an article discussing how such space efforts are stimulating the Chinese economy.
http://english.people.com.cn/200510/21/eng20051021_215895.html
At Space.com, one article discusses the history of Chinese efforts in space and examines the implications for US security.
http://www.space.com/adastra/china_implications_0505.html
These successes clearly demonstrate that China possesses some of the most advanced technology in the world. The Chinese people take great pride in joining the small group of nations capable of manned space travel. In 2003, there was some grumbling that investing in space travel diverted funds that might directly improve people's lives. Similar discussions have long been a staple of American discussions of space travel. What do you think these Chinese missions represent and what promise might they hold?
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