China builds the world's largest astronomy base on the Tibetan plateau: telescopes up to 14.5 meters in Saishiteng are expected to surpass Mauna Kea by the mid-2030s and put Beijing in the race for the deepest discoveries of the modern universe.
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China is reportedly building a large astronomy base on the Tibetan plateau, with some outlets suggesting it will be the world's largest. The base, to be located in Saishiteng, is expected to feature telescopes of significant size, potentially surpassing those found at Mauna Kea. However, the exact status and details of the project are unclear, with some outlets indicating it is planned or in preparation, while others suggest it may already be built.
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