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China's domestic satellite internet reaches polar regions
Original: Domestic satellite internet links polar regions
China's domestic satellite internet service has been extended to the polar regions, according to China Daily. The development means Chinese terminals can now maintain connectivity in the Arctic and Antarctic, areas long dependent on foreign satellite systems. The report highlights growing domestic capability in satellite communications, a sector where China has been expanding constellations to rival foreign providers and to support research stations, shipping and other activities in remote polar areas.
Why now: Expansion of domestic satellite internet to polar regions signals progress in China's satellite communications ambitions, drawing attention.
Evidence
- Domestic satellite internet links polar regions · China Daily
- Domestic satellite internet links polar regions · China Daily Global Edition
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