Asia Times — China to follow Elon Musk, build a global Wi-Fi network

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More than 300 satellites will be put into orbit as China, inspired by US billionaire Elon Musk’s plan to get the entire world online, aims to establish a global Wi-Fi network of its own. Musk’s Starlink initiative reportedly consists of more than 12,000 interlinked satellites. The state-owned China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation has been tasked with developing and launching such satellites, the Beijing-based Science and Technology Daily reports.... Asia TimesChina to follow Elon Musk, build a global Wi-Fi network StaffAlsoChina increases military budget and pegs GDP growth at 6.5%

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