From moon landing to AI, the year ahead in Chinese science

Chinese science advanced on several fronts in 2018, and this year should see scientists in China reach a number of milestones that will focus the world's attention on their achievements. Here are a few to keep an eye on. Chang'e 4 set to land on dark side of moon'between January 1 and 3' In December, China launched a plan to become the first country to land a probe on the far side of the moon. The Chinese mission, named Chang'e-4, is the fourth robotic iteration in a decade-long endeavour by the country to explore the moon. Chang'e is a reference to the Chinese goddess of the moon.