This thesis focuses on the geopolitical implications of China´s rise to space. Based on China´s space policy, the thesis analyses the benefits that Chinese space projects bring to Beijing. The...Show moreThis thesis focuses on the geopolitical implications of China´s rise to space. Based on China´s space policy, the thesis analyses the benefits that Chinese space projects bring to Beijing. The concept of comprehensive power is defined and is taken as the central concept of this thesis. Two fields of China´s comprehensive power are used to research the impact that Chinese space policy has for the nation. Military & Technology implications, and Natural Resource implications. The thesis concludes that China´s goals in the military aspect are to have military control over the satellites in order to control cyberspace. Once achieved, China aims to spread its soft power to countries using technology connected to Chinese cyberspace. In the resource-seeking aspect, China aims to extract Helium 3, a natural resource, in order to create a non-radioactive energy supply. Therefore, these space projects can strengthen China´s position in the global order.Show less
