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China's next frontier: Moon missions, space computing, AI-powered future

China's Chang'e-7 lunar probe has arrived at its launch site, preparing for a 2026 mission to explore the moon's south pole with cutting-edge technologies such as surface flying and legged mobility, alongside international cooperation. A new batch of low-Earth orbit satellites has also been launched, expanding China's growing internet constellation and marking another step in building space-based infrastructure. Beyond launches, China is accelerating the development of space computing, enabling satellites to process data in orbit for real-time decision-making and global coverage, a shift driven by AI demand and energy constraints on Earth. In polar science, a breakthrough Antarctic drilling experiment has reached over 3,400 meters, advancing research into ancient climate and subglacial ecosystems. Closer to home, China is embedding AI across its education system – from classrooms to university curricula – aiming to build a comprehensive "AI Plus education" ecosystem by 2030.