China’s space agency, CNSA, has declared the US a competitor on the moon, reversing its previous stance. The announcement follows the Chang’e-6 probe’s successful mission. CNSA predicts competition between China’s International Lunar Research Station and the US Artemis program over the next 20-30 years, focusing on technology and operational efficiency at the moon’s south pole. The plan, led by scientist Pei Zhaoyu, emphasizes lunar resource utilization. This marks a shift in China’s space policy, though the US has always viewed CNSA as a rival.