Just need a few idiots who’ll let them steal their tech
Why are they interested in doing this? I can guess the answer.
"Wanna partner up..? You're gonna make a TON of money -- I GUARANTEE it..!! No foolin'..! I won't steal your tech, or nuttin' like dat, NO WAY..! Dis heeya is da NEW, NICE China talkin' kapiche..? GOLDEN asteroids, split 50/50, whaddya say..?!"
Asteroid probe?
Sounds like Buttigieg would be interested.