WASHINGTON, D.C.: China is bolstering its space capabilities and is using its civilian program to mask its military objectives, the head of the United States' National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) said on Wednesday, warning that Washington must remain vigilant.

"China has made extraordinary strides, especially in the last 10 years, but they are very, very secretive," NASA Administrator Bill Nelson told lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

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