http://blog.chron.com/sciguy/2015/09/the-martian-is-a-great-movie-but-it-sends-the-wrong-message-about-our-happy-little-journey-to-mars/
China saves the Martian with their spare rocket. The film makes extensive use of scenes of Chinese space technology. Of course, there have already been rumors that Hollywood alters its films to please Asian audiences, so this is merely a more clear example. Save the "Martian"? Russia need not apply.
Do the Elite really think that China will be quiet and submissive forever? That they will willingly accept hegemony over them? This is long term foolishness. Who thinks NASA will ever dominate space exploration again while the US decays?