"China's Expanding Space Program Raises Concerns for US in Latin America"

The U.S. Pentagon is expressing concerns over China's expanding space program in Latin America, particularly its network of ground stations that have the potential to enhance Beijing's global military surveillance capabilities. China has built space facilities in countries such as Bolivia, Venezuela, Peru, and Argentina, and has plans for additional stations in Antarctica. These ground stations allow China to track and communicate with its growing fleet of satellites, while also potentially surveilling other countries' assets in the southern hemisphere. The Chinese state firms behind these facilities have close ties to the military, raising concerns about the dual-use nature of China's space program. The Pentagon warns that China's satellite capabilities could pose a threat to U.S. and allied satellites in the event of a conflict.