China Hunts for Scientific Glory, and Aliens, With New Telescope The telescope, which officially began operating on Sunday in a majestic but poor part of Guizhou Province, embodies China’s ambitions as a scientific power. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:At War: Why Whales and Dolphins Join the Navy, in Russia and the U.S.William Barr, Huawei, Caster Semenya: Your Thursday BriefingWilliam Barr, North Carolina, Fossils: Your Wednesday Evening BriefingRobert Mueller, Venezuela, Tony Awards: Your Tuesday Evening BriefingNews Analysis: With Maduro Still in Power, Questions About the U.S. Role in VenezuelaYeti Footprints Found in Nepal Are Maybe (Definitely) From a Bear