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China Has Launched 36 Satellites for 14 Countries

On April 7, China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC), China’s flagship organization authorized by the government to provide satellite in-orbit delivery (IOD) services, commercial launch services and aerospace technology applications invited customers from countries including the United States, France, Germany,  the Philippines, and Hong Kong to the city of Xichang (which has a spaceport located about 64 km to the northwest) to commemorate the 20 year anniversary of China’s international space launch services. 

According to China News Service, to date, China has used 7 models of “Long March” rockets to launch 36 commercial satellites for 14 countries. 
Source: China News Service, April 8, 2010 
http://www.chinanews.com.cn/gn/news/2010/04-08/2212805.shtml