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  • Jan 13, 2016
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January 13th, 2016
The Hidden Man Fuelling China’s Military Ambitions: Xiang Libin Honoured for Work on ‘Super Camera’ to Aid Spy Satellites

A scientist who specialises in optics and has been developing a “super camera” for use in reconnaissance satellites has pocketed China’s top science award for his latest technological breakthrough, hinting at how formidable the nation’s military is becoming and the measures taken to keep such developments under wraps. Read More via South China Morning Post