China hosted its first International Moon Day celebrations this week, with top space scientists and young innovators gathering in Harbin to map out humanity’s next giant leap – a shared lunar research base. 🌍🚀</p>
Over 200 experts from China, Japan, Germany, the UAE, and other regions attended the three-day summit, blending Star Trek-level ambition with practical innovation. CGTN reporter Zhao Chenchen captured the energy on July 20 as panelists debated ‘Space resources could be our ticket to sustainable growth,’</strong> said Dr. Li Wei, a Chinese lunar geology specialist. UAE representatives highlighted their Rashid II rover mission while German engineers showcased next-gen moon construction tech.</p>
The proposed international lab would combine AI mining systems, 3D-printed habitats, and renewable energy solutions – innovations that could boost Earth-based industries. “What we build for the moon might solve housing shortages in Mumbai,”</em> noted Japanese robotics lead Sakura Nakamura.</p>
Young engineers took center stage, presenting prototypes for oxygen-generating moon soil processors. With NASA’s Artemis Accords and China’s lunar south pole missions advancing, this cross-border collaboration suggests the moon might soon become humanity’s ultimate co-working space. 💡</p>
