China has announced a series of initiatives aimed at advancing its satellite communication industry, focusing on low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet services and direct-to-satellite phone services. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology unveiled guidelines to promote high-quality development in the sector by optimizing business access and improving satellite communication management systems and policy regulations. New business models, including direct-to-device satellite connectivity, are expected to be applied on a large scale, with the number of satellite communication users projected to exceed 10 million. These developments underscore China's commitment to expanding its satellite internet infrastructure, which is seen as a tool for geopolitical influence and regional connectivity, particularly in areas such as Northeast India. Additionally, China is set to release its first 8K film shot in space, highlighting advancements in space-related media technology.
The #COVID19 pandemic highlighted the importance of #digitalconnectivity, with governments in the #IndoPacific now transitioning to "digital-first" #governance: @anitnath https://t.co/knTqrN6MR7
#Satellite internet becomes a tool for #geopolitical influence rather than development assistance. #Connectivity has a chance of being #weaponised into a tool for external control and #surveillance: @girichaitanya19 & Tara Chawla https://t.co/ilglHP3e4K
#Connectivity in #Northeast #India is the backbone of #regional #transformation, empowering local communities and helping in the #political reimagination of the #eastern frontier: Chayanika Boruah https://t.co/CMmdBM8m0G