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In 'The Future of Geography', Tim Marshall delves into China's ambitious plans for space exploration and exploitation, underpinned by its cultural values and political ideologies. From the blockbuster film 'The Wandering Earth' to President Xi Jinping’s plans for a human lunar landing, an international research station on the moon, and asteroid mining, China is positioning itself as a major space power. Marshall examines how these ventures reflect Chinese cultural values of homeland, history, and continuity, and serve to boost national pride and assert the country’s global standing while addressing concerns around its growing capabilities.