“The recent advancement in Chinese Space Program opens a Pandora box for Space Diplomacy”. In the light of above statement, analyze the strategic implications on India with the rising Space Diplomacy of China.


  1. China has recently launched a successful moon rover called Jade Rabbit. There is thus an Asian space race taking shape.
  2. The activities of China in the sphere of space pose several concerns for India
  3. China was the only country to conduct an Anti satellite missile test in 2007 after the Cold War
  4. Ability to neutralize Indian satellites and this technology can be used for military purposes
  5. Chinese Anti satellite missile test not only created huge amount of space debris posing threat to other satellites but is also an indication of the possible weaponization of space by an aggressive China.
  6. Political influence -> China has not only collaborated with countries such as Brazil, Nigeria, Thailand, etc. on space activities but has also launched a communication satellite for Pakistan
  7. China is strengthening string of pearls strategy with space diplomacy
  8. China’s space program therefore has political, security, military as well as strategic implications for India.
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