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China's Banks Launch Satellites to Boost Aerospace Sector
1/22/2026
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- China Merchants Bank (CMB) launched its third satellite on January 16, after earlier launches in December 2024 and March 2025.
- CMB aims to use satellite data for market tracking and risk management.
- Shanghai Pudong Development Bank launched its first satellite on the same day.
- Ping An Bank launched its third satellite in August 2022.
- The trend reflects China's strategy to grow its commercial aerospace sector amid economic challenges.
