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Not much likelyhood of any risk on ground.
https://www.theguardian.com/science...ace-station-will-crash-to-earth-within-months
https://www.theguardian.com/science...ace-station-will-crash-to-earth-within-months
The first Chinese space station is called Tiangong-1. It was launched in 2011 and was China's first prototype space station.
The Chinese space station is de-orbiting because it has reached the end of its operational lifespan. It is no longer able to maintain its orbit and is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere soon.
No, there is very little risk to people on Earth when the Chinese space station de-orbits. Most of the station is expected to burn up in the atmosphere, and any surviving debris is likely to fall into the ocean.
When the Chinese space station de-orbits, it will break apart and burn up in the atmosphere. Any surviving debris will fall into the ocean, as most of Earth's surface is covered by water.
The next step for China's space program is to launch their second prototype space station, Tiangong-2. This will serve as a stepping stone for their ultimate goal of building a permanent manned space station in the next decade.