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Nanjing Faces 6-Hour GPS Blackout, Chaos Ensues

12/20/2025

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On December 20, 2025, Nanjing experienced a six-hour satellite navigation blackout affecting nearly 10 million residents.
The disruption stemmed from targeted jamming of the Global Positioning System (GPS) and BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BeiDou) signals.
Ride-hailing orders fell 60% and delivery efficiency dropped 40% in Nanjing.
The Nanjing Satellite Application Industry Association said the interference targeted civilian frequency bands.
Navigation services gradually returned to normal after the incident.

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Story summary

On December 20, 2025, Nanjing experienced a six-hour satellite navigation blackout affecting nearly 10 million residents.
The disruption stemmed from targeted jamming of the Global Positioning System (GPS) and BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BeiDou) signals.
Ride-hailing orders fell 60% and delivery efficiency dropped 40% in Nanjing.
The Nanjing Satellite Application Industry Association said the interference targeted civilian frequency bands.
Navigation services gradually returned to normal after the incident.