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A Chinese radio telescope project in San Juan, Argentina, which aims to enhance astronomical observations, has been stalled due to U.S. pressure on Argentine authorities over concerns that the installation could be used for military purposes, illustrating the geopolitical rivalry between the U.S. and China in the region. #Astronomy #Geopolitics #SpaceResearch #AR #US #CN #CL

In the foothills of the Andes in Argentina, a Chinese radio telescope project, crucial for astronomical research and intended to provide China with a unique vantage point in the southern sky, has stalled due to U.S. diplomatic pressure fearing potential military implications, leaving scientists frustrated as key components remain stuck in customs and the telescope itself lies disassembled. #SpaceResearch #Geopolitics #ChinaArgentinaRelations #AR #US #CN #CL