China's moon exploration ambitions

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"Researchers identify over 109,000 impact craters on moon"

http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/202..._139618742.htm

An international team of researchers has identified over 109,000 previously unrecognized impact craters on the moon using machine learning methods.

The study, led by researchers from Jilin University, was published in the journal Nature Communications.

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"China issues document to boost global cooperation on lunar samples"

http://www.ecns.cn/news/2021-01-18/d...e1836075.shtml

China published its Regulations on the Management of Lunar Samples on Monday morning, aiming to improve scientific research and international cooperation.

Developed by the China National Space Administration, the document has nine chapters and 37 clauses, governing the storage, management and use of lunar samples brought back by the country's Chang'e 5 mission.

According to the regulations, the samples will be divided into four categories -- permanent storage, backup storage, research, and public-interest purposes.

A link to the document text on CNSA website (in Chinese) Can use Google translate on it

http://www.cnsa.gov.cn/n6758823/n675...3/content.html