Summary
- Chinese state media are promoting China’s achievements in building a Starlink-like system to rival SpaceX’s Starlink.
- Three Chinese companies are working on satellite initiatives similar to Starlink, with plans to send thousands of satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO).
- China aims to launch more than 15,000 satellites by 2030 and is emphasizing the urgency of competing for resources in LEO.
- Chinese state media have responded to foreign criticism by highlighting successful satellite launches and advancements in space technology.