US to ease restrictions on space tech tie ups -- except with China

Trump administration plans move to counter Beijing military expansion

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The U.S. has worked with other countries on the International Space Station. Washington plans to expand cooperation on space projects with allies, but will maintain existing restrictions on space technology exports to China. 

TAISEI HOYAMA, Nikkei staff writer

WASHINGTON -- The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is planning to expand cooperation with other countries on the U.S. space program as part of a strategy to counter China's technological and military expansion.

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