China has extended an olive branch 🌿 for space cooperation with the U.S., highlighting its groundbreaking Chang'e-6 lunar mission while calling for Washington to dismantle legal barriers like the Wolf Amendment. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning emphasized China's openness during a Thursday briefing, responding to NASA Administrator Bill Nelson's recent praise of the moon mission.
🚀 'Chang'e-6 completed the world's first sampling and takeoff on the far side of the moon,' Mao stated, adding that the mission represents a leap for 'peaceful use of outer space by mankind.' NASA’s Nelson had earlier congratulated China, signaling hopes for expanded dialogue.
But tensions linger. The 2011 Wolf Amendment—a U.S. law banning NASA from working with China—remains a roadblock. 'If the U.S. sincerely hopes to promote cooperation, it should take practical measures to remove these obstacles,' Mao urged. Despite this, existing mechanisms like the China-U.S. civil space dialogue and Mars data exchanges show potential for progress.
🌍 Analysts say collaboration could accelerate lunar research and Mars exploration. But with political hurdles in play, the cosmic dance between these space giants remains as complex as gravity itself.
