Shanghai aims for leading role in China’s commercial space sector

Shanghai aims for leading role in China’s commercial space sector

China’s financial hub steps up challenge to American space giants such as SpaceX and Blue Origin.

China deepens international collaboration to push forward deep-space exploration

Spacesuits are on display at the preview of a science exhibition marking the 10th Space Day of China at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center in east China's Shanghai, April 23, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Jiansong)SHANGHAI, April 25 (Xinhua) -- China, with an open stance, is collaborating with the international community to drive breakthrough

Commercial space sector drives China's high-tech ambitions

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 24, 2025 China's decision in 2016 to designate April 24 as Space Day underscores the nation's growing commitment to space exploration. This momentum has intensified with the launch of the Long March 12 rocket from Wenchang in November 2024, which marked the first mission from the country's dedicated commercial spacecraft launch facility. This successful mission solidified the role of the Wenchang s