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China’s Push for Space-Based Applications Accelerates as Emerging Market Takes Shape
China is rapidly advancing space-based connectivity and computing capabilities in coordination with state research institutions, local governments, and commercial aerospace enterprises (both state-owned and private).
China Launches Government Venture Capital Fund for Technology Development
The government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is taking steps to “greatly boost [China’s] scientific and technological self-reliance” and “cultivate and enhance the development of emerging and futuristic industries,” as outlined in China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (FYP), which runs from 2026 to 2030.
The Asia-Pacific is enjoying strong growth in aerospace avionics and composites offering ample opportunities for U.S. companies
Asia Pacific is enjoying rapid growth in its aerospace aviation and composites sectors. How can you take advantage of this opportunity, while minimizing risk?
Satellites and submarine cables: A hybrid approach to connectivity in Asia
International subsea cables are described as the backbone of the internet. But what happens when they go wrong – intentionally or accidentally? Asia is adopting a two-pronged approach to connectivity – space and sky.
China’s COMAC showcases its growing aviation confidence with a subdued but strategic appearance at the Paris Air Show 2025
The appearance of Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) at the 55th Air Paris Show marked a symbolic moment for China’s nascent aviation sector.
Space becomes the new data center frontier as China launches its first 12 satellites for interstellar AI processing
Asia is becoming a hotbed for space-based AI data centers and computation networks as China leaps ahead with the launch of 12 new satellites that will create a supercomputer edge computing constellation of up to 2,800 linked satellites in space.
China’s Industrial and Technological Developments
On January 20, China’s DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) company released its free chatbot, which is based on a large language model (LLM) that is comparable in performance to major non-Chinese LLMs such as OpenAI’s GPT-4, but at a fraction of the cost.
Is Sustainable AI possible?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are set to revolutionize technological innovation, transform industries and business operations, and create unforeseen new use cases and applications for consumers and enterprises alike. Its impact will be so widespread that some industry observers have likened it to the Industrial Revolution.
China ups the ante by placing export controls on specific aviation and aerospace components
As China sees an opportunity to push its ‘Air Silk Road’ initiative, Beijing places export controls on aerospace and aviation components.
An Analysis of China’s fledgling aviation industry
COMAC’s new C919 – China’s first domestically manufactured commercial airliner – marks a milestone in the history of the nation’s aviation industry. However, China’s plans to disrupt the global aviation industry and compete with the Airbus/Boeing industry duopoly faces multiple challenges. Pamir analyzes the implications and assesses the risks of China’s new-found expertise in the global aviation ecosystem.
LEO satellite operators racing for strategic advantage in satellite retirement and space-debris removal
Amidst growing concern over the impact of planned atmospheric LEO satellite disposal on the climate and the growing issue of space junk, governments, space agencies, and satellite operators around the world are racing to gain strategic advantage.
China Criticizes SpaceX Starshield Program
The Chinese military has responded critically to the report that SpaceX is developing a space-based espionage network for the US National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). China is actively developing its space assets with Chinese military involvement.
China and Brazil strengthen their fruitful Earth Resources Exploration Satellite collaboration, as China pushes its aerospace sector
As the two nations celebrate the 36th anniversary of their joint Earth Resources Exploration Satellite (CBERS) project, they vow to deepen collaboration on satellite development.
Chinese Private Space Enterprise Completes Vertical Takeoff, Vertical Landing Rocket Test
In January, Chinese private space enterprise LandSpace completed a “hop test” of its Vertical Takeoff, Vertical Landing (VTVL) rocket at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. This was another step in China’s efforts to become commercially competitive in reusable launch technology.
Boeing’s Challenges Press China's Emerging Aircraft Industry
On 27 January a Boeing 737 MAX 8 ordered by China Southern Airlines touched down in Guangzhou. This was the first delivery of a 737 MAX to China following a nearly five-year import ban.
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