Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article emphasizes China's initiative in asteroid exploration, defense, and resource utilization, highlighting the importance of international collaboration in these areas [1][2]. - The third Deep Space Exploration (Tiandu) International Conference recently concluded in Hefei, Anhui, with participation from over 400 guests from more than 40 countries and regions [1][2]. - The conference focused on the theme of "Asteroid Exploration, Defense, and Resource Utilization," co-hosted by the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory and the International Deep Space Exploration Society [2]. Group 2 - China's lunar exploration chief, Wu Weiren, introduced plans for a kinetic impact demonstration mission aimed at validating asteroid defense strategies [2]. - The proposed mission will utilize a "flyby + impact + flyby" approach, involving the launch of an observer and an impactor to gather detailed characteristics of the target asteroid before executing a high-speed impact [2]. - The mission aims to observe the asteroid's trajectory, morphology, and ejecta changes during the impact process, employing advanced imaging techniques for accurate assessment [2].