A spokesman for China's space program has announced China has a busy decade planned. First, it will master both manned and unmanned rendezvous and docking in Earth orbit. Starting perhaps in 2013, two small outposts will be launched consecutively, supporting three man crews on 20- and 40-day missions, respectively.
Then, in 2020-22, China plans to orbit a 60-ton, long-duration space station. China will open that station to scientists from around the world. Chinese docking hardware will also be compatible with ISS hardware, enabling cooperation and enhancing safety.
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