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Space

The Surveillance Economy
China·April 7, 2026

The Surveillance Economy

A Hangzhou startup with no satellites tracked the U.S. military’s pre-strike posture in real time. The imagery came from American companies. Washington has no answer for that.

The Footprint: China’s Space Infrastructure in Latin America, Examined
China·February 27, 2026

The Footprint: China’s Space Infrastructure in Latin America, Examined

A satellite imagery analysis of China’s deep space station in Argentina’s Patagonia region.