[pphysch]

China isn't looking at it just for bragging rights, but as a step towards the first moon base. Some see it as a race for the frontier and territorial claims.

[Matl]

Are you saying that Americans, who have close to 1,000 known and many unknown bases in every corner of the globe are worried someone else might set up a base somewhere before them?

I guess I am just not that bothered, because I don't assume American intentions are inherently better.

[fastball]

Would you really be surprised to discover that Americans in general might be more inclined to assume that American intentions are better?

[Hugsbox]

Is a moon base a practical or even useful thing to have? I mean, it sounds really cool, but what would be the benefits?