Whole world's watching whether US ever been to the moon or hoaxed it. Regardless, China will win this race: 1st country to put person's foot on the moon post year 2000's, 1st country to build permanent moon station (possibly with Russia).
Meanwhile, USA will attempt some half-a** measures like send human into moon orbit... pfftttttt!! The REAL deal when a Chinese man's foot touches down on lunar soil before 2030!!