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Aerospace

In-depth coverage of China’s aerospace industry, including commercial aviation, space launch systems, satellites, and aerospace manufacturing. This section examines policy direction, technological progress, supply chain development, and commercialization efforts shaping China’s ambitions in both civil aviation and space exploration.

LandSpace's Zhuque-2 Rocket Delivers Satellites, Marking New Commercial Milestone

LandSpace Technology successfully launched two satellites on June 9, deploying payloads for Yuanxin and China Mobile aboard its upgraded Zhuque-2 rocket from the Jiuquan Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Test Zone, marking the first time the private launch company has served either client. The mission carried Yuanxin's Qianfan

ChinaBiz Briefing: CATL Sodium-Ion Push, CAS Space IPO, Kimi AI $20B Valuation, DeepSeek State Funding

China's strategic technology sectors are experiencing a rapid convergence of state capital, market validation, and technical breakthroughs. Today's developments span battery chemistry shifts addressing supply chain vulnerabilities, commercial space's first IPO race, AI startups achieving unprecedented valuation velocity, and Beijing's direct intervention

CAS Space Eyes IPO With $21 Billion Valuation After 11 Launches

Guangzhou-based rocket maker races four rivals for China's first commercial space listing as national satellite projects fuel demand CAS Space, China's first mixed-ownership commercial rocket company, has filed for a Sci-Tech Innovation Board IPO, positioning itself as the frontrunner among five major private

Li Auto Faces Strategic Crossroads as Competition Intensifies and Electric Shift Stalls

Li Auto braces for uncertainty in 2026, as slowing growth and operational setbacks force a pivotal overhaul of its product and market strategy. Once hailed for its profitability and family-oriented branding, the automaker now grapples with diluted differentiation and acute challenges tied to its electric transformation, prompting investors and

China Completes Critical Flight Test for Lunar Landing Program as 2030 Deadline Looms

China successfully conducted a maximum dynamic pressure escape flight test for its next-generation crewed spacecraft and heavy-lift rocket on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in the country's ambition to land astronauts on the Moon by 2030. The test verified the Mengzhou spacecraft's ability to

China's Space Solar Race Heats Up as Trillion-Dollar Market Takes Shape

China's space solar photovoltaic industry is accelerating toward commercialization as domestic satellite constellation projects expand and companies vie for position in what analysts predict could become a trillion-dollar market. The sector gained fresh momentum recently following reports that Elon Musk's team visited Chinese solar manufacturers,

China's Commercial Satellite Firm Tianyi Research Files for IPO Amid Space Sector Listing Wave

Tianyi Research Institute, a commercial satellite company once dubbed the "Pinduoduo of aerospace" for its cost-cutting approach, has filed for an initial public offering with Hunan securities regulators, according to people familiar with the matter. The move positions the SAR satellite specialist to potentially complete its filing

Musk's Team Rumored to Survey Chinese Solar Firms, Orders Remain Unconfirmed

Elon Musk's team has reportedly conducted confidential visits to multiple Chinese solar manufacturers in recent weeks, sparking a rally in space solar stocks and fueling speculation about potential supply chain partnerships. While some companies have acknowledged contact with representatives linked to Musk's ventures, details of any

CICC: Ten Major Industry Trends in China's Commercial Space Sector

CSC Financial, a leading Chinese securities research firm, released a comprehensive research report on February 4, 2026, outlining ten major trends shaping China's commercial space industry. Authored by analysts Li Taoyang and Wang Zejin, the report examines how China's commercial space sector is undergoing a structural

China Takes Lead in Space Computing Race With First On-Orbit Deployment of Universal AI Model

A Chinese aerospace company has deployed a universal large language model directly onto satellites in orbit, marking a significant milestone in the emerging race to establish computing infrastructure in space. The development positions China ahead of U.S. competitors in a field that could reshape how artificial intelligence services are

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