CNSA

Whilst all in favour of greater international cooperation in space, the CNSA is in its infancy.

Is the International Space Station Truly International? - NASA Watch 2009

I would guess that some of the contractors for ESA, RSA, JAXA, ISRO, CNSA, etc, are just as crooked as some American contractors.

Selling Crap to NASA - NASA Watch 2009

It sounds outlandish but a CNSA (China National Space Agency) participation in at least the ISS accomplishes several things:

Obama Speaks of NASA Being Adrift - NASA Watch 2009

Just as Russia shares its best with the world ESA, CNSA, ISRO, ... all of whom utilise the best of Russian spacetech in their programs.

Minor Damage Seen on Atlantis - NASA Watch 2009

The question is: can Kibo and Columbus be migrated via a CBM adapter and if a module were to be included from CNSA, would America choose to join in?

Russia Sees Future for its ISS Modules Beyond 2020 - NASA Watch 2009

At the end of the day, what can CNSA bring to the table to help NASA?

Bush Says No to Space Cooperation With China - Update - NASA Watch 2008

The U.S. military must still remain vigilant to defend in the worst case scenarios, yet NASA and CNSA should cooperate.

Bush Says No to Space Cooperation With China - Update - NASA Watch 2008

They will carry their skills to international companies whose technology will likely transfer to the CNSA somehow.

Bush Says No to Space Cooperation With China - Update - NASA Watch 2008

They will carry their skills to international companies whose technology will likely transfer to the CNSA somehow.

Bush Says No to Space Cooperation With China - Update - NASA Watch 2008

However, I am pretty certain the Chinese have a plan B in case the Bush or Obama administration will not support a formal agreement between NASA and CNSA.

Bush Says No to Space Cooperation With China - Update - NASA Watch 2008