A new space race is unfolding with a focus on the south pole of the Moon. China is making rapid technological advancements and the US is responding to the possibility of a battle for control of space.

China has made significant strides in recent years, including launching a modern orbital laboratory and retrieving soil samples from the far side of the Moon. The country's plan to build a permanent settlement on the Moon by 2040 has prompted a response from US lawmakers.

Further details on this emerging space race are available from KVIA ABC-7's source, including the implications of China's advancements and the US response to this new challenge.