China has approved its first private-sector commercial trial for satellite Internet of Things (IoT) services, granting a permit to a Geely-backed venture as part of broader efforts to open the country’s burgeoning Satellite communications market to private capital.The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) granted Zhejiang Geespace Technology, the commercial space subsidiary of electric vehicle giant Geely, a two-year trial period, according to a notice published on the ministry’s website on Thursday.Geespace will provide low-power, wide-coverage connectivity across sectors including smart transport, marine fisheries, energy, and water infrastructure.
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FRI · 2026-08-21 · 06:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0821-104443
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China clears Geely for landmark satellite IoT test to spur commercial space sector
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has granted Zhejiang Geespace Technology, a subsidiary of Geely, a two-year permit for the country's first private-sector commercial trial of satellite Internet of Things (IoT) services. This approval signifies a move to open China's satellite communications market to private investment.
Ben JiangSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-21 · 06:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has granted Zhejiang Geespace Technology, a subsidiary of Geely, a two-year permit for the country's first private-sector commercial trial of satellite Internet of Things (IoT) services. This approval signifies a move to open China's satellite communications market to private investment. Geespace will focus on providing low-power, wide-coverage connectivity for various sectors, including smart transport, marine fisheries, energy, and water infrastructure. The trial aims to spur the development of the commercial space sector by allowing private capital to participate.
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Geespace will provide low-power, wide-coverage connectivity across sectors including smart transport, marine fisheries, energy, and water infrastructure.
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Zhejiang Geespace Technology is the commercial space subsidiary of electric vehicle giant Geely.
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A Geely-backed venture has been granted a permit for a two-year trial period by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).
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China has approved its first private-sector commercial trial for satellite Internet of Things (IoT) services.
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