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University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Launches Interstellar Navigation School

The University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences officially inaugurated its Interstellar Navigation School on January 27. Academician Zhu Junqiang, the school’s dean, said he hopes that through sustained effort the institution will develop into three centers of excellence: a leading hub for foundational aerospace research within the Chinese Academy of Sciences to support major national missions; a center for cultivating high-level innovative talent, preparing individuals willing to explore the unknown and capable of assuming significant responsibilities; and an open platform for international academic exchange, contributing China’s perspectives and expertise to the global community through substantive research achievements.

The coming 10 to 20 years are widely viewed as a pivotal period for breakthroughs in interstellar navigation. Advances in fundamental research and key technologies are expected to reshape the landscape of deep-space exploration, strengthen national core competitiveness, and help propel humanity’s space ambitions further into the cosmos.

Source: Xinhua, January 27, 2026
https://www.news.cn/20260127/9aea5bd2de7342cba77c08ee80bb9b96/c.html

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China Unveils “Space+” Future Industry Plans Under the 15th Five-Year Plan

A Commercial Spacecraft and Applications Industry Chain Co-Building Action Conference was held in Shanghai on January 29 under the guidance of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council and the China National Space Administration. The conference announced plans to expand the development of future “Space+” industries.

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, designated as the “chain leader” for the commercial spacecraft and applications industry, will implement five major initiatives during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026–2030). These include a future-industry cultivation program focusing on space digital-intelligence infrastructure, space resource development, space traffic management, and space tourism.

Key initiatives include building gigawatt-level space digital-intelligence infrastructure; advancing technologies for small-body resource exploration, autonomous mining, low-cost transportation, and in-orbit processing; strengthening space debris monitoring and mitigation to position China for a leading role in setting international rules on space traffic management; and accelerating the commercialization of suborbital and orbital space tourism.

Source: Xinhua, January 29, 2026
https://www.news.cn/20260129/38e6dbbf6ab845b18f7629f55f726550/c.html

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Theoretical, Strategic, and Operational Foundations of Intelligentized Warfare

People’s Daily republished an article from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Daily examining how victory can be achieved in informationized and intelligentized warfare through advances in military theory, strategic planning, and operational innovation.

The article argues that advanced military theory is a fundamental source of combat power and must integrate modern scientific disciplines while continuously evolving through practical testing and iterative refinement.

It emphasizes the need for forward-looking, technology-driven strategic planning that moves beyond reacting to conflict toward actively shaping future warfare. This approach includes anticipating disruptive technologies, prioritizing emerging strategic domains—such as cyberspace, outer space, the deep sea, and polar regions—and adopting flexible, adaptive planning frameworks to manage uncertainty.

Finally, the article highlights the importance of innovating operational concepts and tactics to translate technological advantages into battlefield dominance. Key themes include treating data, algorithms, networks, and intelligence as decisive combat factors; redesigning command-and-control processes for greater speed and adaptability; and promoting cross-domain integration to achieve agile, system-level combat effectiveness.

Source: People’s Daily, January 27, 2026
http://military.people.com.cn/n1/2026/0127/c1011-40653648.html

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Beijing Introduces Professional Titles for Robotics Industry

The Beijing Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau recently issued the “Trial Measures for the Evaluation of Professional Titles in Robotics” (the “Measures”), establishing a dedicated robotics category within the engineering professional title system to better align talent evaluation with industry needs.

The Measures outline a full-chain, multi-tiered evaluation framework for robotics talent, organized into four key areas: core components, algorithms and software, complete machine design and manufacturing, and system integration and applications. This ensures a precise match between talent assessment and industrial demand. The professional title hierarchy is standardized across four levels—junior (assistant engineer), intermediate (engineer), senior (senior engineer), and top senior (principal senior engineer)—providing a clear, full-cycle career development pathway from emerging professionals to leading industry experts.

Source: People’s Daily, January 26, 2026
https://paper.people.com.cn/rmrb/pc/content/202601/26/content_30135671.html

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Chinese Officials Notified Chinese Companies to Start Preparation of H200 Orders

Singapore’s primary Chinese language newspaper Lianhe Zaobao recently reported that, Chinese officials have notified China’s largest tech companies, including Alibaba, that they can prepare to order Nvidia’s H200 AI chips. This move suggests that China is close to approving the import of this key component needed for artificial intelligence.

Chinese regulators have recently given, in principle, approval for Alibaba, Tencent Holdings, and ByteDance to proceed to the next stage of procurement preparations. Sources familiar with the matter said the companies can now discuss specific details, such as the required purchase quantities. China will also encourage these companies to purchase a certain number of domestically produced AI chips as a condition for obtaining approval. The Chinese government appears to be prioritizing the needs of major Chinese hyperscale cloud service providers such as Alibaba and Tencent.

This is a major victory for Nvidia. CEO Jensen Huang has stated that the AI chip sector alone could generate US$50 billion in revenue over the next few years.

Representatives for Nvidia declined to comment, while China’s Ministry of Commerce did not respond to a request for comment. Representatives for Alibaba, Tencent, and ByteDance also did not respond to requests for comment.

Source: Lianhe Zaobao, January 24, 2026
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20260124-8155995

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Xinhua: “China Speed” Lights Up the Global AI Development Map

Xinhua News Agency publishes an article, claiming China’s rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have captured widespread attention, showcasing a fast-paced innovation drive across the economy. In China’s draft 15th Five-Year Plan, the term “intelligent” appears 16 times, underscoring AI’s central role in industrial development, cultural advancement, public services, and social governance. AI is increasingly positioned as a key engine of China’s competitiveness on the global technological frontier.

On the technology front, China is racing to secure strategic advantages. Domestic AI and semiconductor companies have moved swiftly into capital markets, with large-model developers such as Zhipu and MiniMax listing in Hong Kong, alongside GPU manufacturers including Moore Threads and Biren Technology. These firms emphasize self-reliant innovation, strong performance, and cost efficiency, seeking to build a complete domestic ecosystem spanning foundation models and high-end chips.

More significantly, China’s AI development is shifting from research toward large-scale application. The country is entering the “second half” of AI growth, focusing on real-world deployment rather than model training alone. The government’s “Guiding Opinions on Deepening the Implementation of the “AI+” Action Plan” further clarifies this roadmap: by 2030, AI is expected to comprehensively empower high-quality development, with adoption rates of next-generation intelligent terminals, AI agents, and related applications exceeding 90 percent.

AI is already transforming healthcare, scientific research, manufacturing, and daily life in China. Examples include Alibaba’s AI-based cancer screening tools; the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Panshi AI-assisted research platform; and the world’s first “island-style” lean intelligent manufacturing factory by Huawei and SAIC-GM-Wuling. By the end of 2025, China had established more than 35,000 basic-level smart factories, over 7,000 advanced-level facilities, and more than 230 excellence-level factories. Humanoid robots have also achieved a critical breakthrough, moving from laboratory research to production lines. AI agents are capable of handling real-world tasks—such as ordering food or booking travel—are bringing AI from conversation into practical action.

Source: Xinhua, January 20, 2026
https://www.news.cn/tech/20260120/f059fd8d33ba4800bfac9b345bae4505/c.html

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DW Chinese: Beijing Orders Domestic Chinese Companies Stop Using U.S. and Israeli Cybersecurity Software

Deutsche Welle Chinese Edition recently reported that, Chinese authorities notified domestic companies to stop using cybersecurity software from more than a dozen American and Israeli companies, citing national security concerns.

The software vendors named include Broadcom, Palo Alto Networks, and Fortinet, as well as Check Point Software Technologies, an Israeli company. Chinese authorities are concerned that the cybersecurity software offered by these vendors may collect confidential information and transfer it overseas.

Over the years, these companies have established a considerable business base in China. Broadcom has six offices in China, Fortinet has three offices in mainland China and one in Hong Kong, Palo Alto Networks has five offices in China, one of which is in Macau, and Check Point’s website lists its service addresses in Shanghai and Hong Kong.

It was uncertain how many Chinese companies received the notification. China’s internet regulators, the Cyberspace Administration of China and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, did not respond to requests for comment. The four companies mentioned also did not respond to inquiries.

Some U.S. and Israeli companies facing bans have repeatedly accused China of hacking attacks before, but China has denied these allegations. For instance, last month, Check Point released a report claiming a Chinese-linked hacking operation targeted a “European government agency.” Last September, Palo Alto Networks released a report accusing Chinese hackers of attacking diplomats around the world.

Source: DW Chinese, January 14, 2026
https://tinyurl.com/4nxvp36k

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China Submits Record 203,000 Satellite Applications to ITU

According to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), between December 25 and 31, 2025, China formally submitted applications for frequency and orbital resources for an additional 203,000 satellites, covering 14 constellations, including low- and medium-Earth orbit satellites. This represents China’s largest coordinated international satellite frequency and orbit filing to date.

The Radio Spectrum Development and Technology Innovation Institute (the “Radio Innovation Institute”) submitted applications for the CTC-1 and CTC-2 constellations, each requesting 96,714 satellites—a combined total of 193,428 satellites, accounting for over 95 percent of China’s submissions. Other applicants include China SatNet, China Mobile, and Yuanxin Satellite.

This large-scale filing is expected to stimulate the entire satellite industry chain—including manufacturing, launch, and operations—and drive China’s aerospace sector toward both large-scale growth and breakthroughs in core capabilities.

Source: People’s Daily, January 12, 2026
http://finance.people.com.cn/n1/2026/0112/c1004-40643364.html

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