Par Shen Zhilin, People’s Daily
From satellite constellations in space to ground-based terminals, and from transport and emergency response to smart cities, agricultural production, and maritime navigation, China’s BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) has steadily expanded its global footprint in recent years. By strengthening industrial support capabilities and deepening its international reach, the system is providing new momentum for economic and social progress worldwide.
In July 2026, BDS completed a comprehensive in-orbit upgrade of its entire satellite constellation. “The upgraded system now provides nationwide real-time positioning at centimeter-level accuracy, alongside globally covered high-precision positioning featuring,” said Gou Ping, chairman of China Satellite Network Group Co., Ltd. “It also supports up to one billion connected terminals, including 100…
