The US may be at odds with China over issues such as weapons proliferation, trade practices and human rights, but this week could mark a turning point in relations between the two countries in space. As New Scientist went to press, NASA chief Mike Griffin was in the midst of the first official visit to China by a serving head of the agency. Though Griffin has been at pains to keep expectations realistic for his visit to Beijing, Shanghai and the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre, officials expect discussions to be wide-ranging.
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