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China Launches Low-Orbit Satellite Internet to Compete with Starlink

8/29/2025

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China is developing low-orbit satellite internet services to rival SpaceX's Starlink, according to new guidelines from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
The guidelines focus on improving the satellite communication sector, fostering innovation, and aiding China's digital transformation by 2030.
New business models, such as direct satellite connections for mobile phones, aim to attract over 10 million users.

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Story summary

China is developing low-orbit satellite internet services to rival SpaceX's Starlink, according to new guidelines from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
The guidelines focus on improving the satellite communication sector, fostering innovation, and aiding China's digital transformation by 2030.
New business models, such as direct satellite connections for mobile phones, aim to attract over 10 million users.