China’s satellite navigation sector just hit a cosmic milestone: 536.2 billion yuan ($74.2 billion) in total value 🚀. That’s a 7.09% jump from last year, per a new white paper released by the GNSS and LBS Association of China. Talk about aiming for the stars! 🌟
Homegrown tech is fueling the boom. The BeiDou Navigation Satellite System – China’s answer to GPS – is now the backbone of apps and services worth 375.1 billion yuan, powering everything from delivery apps to autonomous cars 🚗✨.
With nearly 20,000 companies in the game by end-2023, BeiDou isn’t just tech – it’s a job creator and innovation engine. As supply chains get smarter, expect even more global ripple effects 🌍📈.
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China's navigation satellite services industry hits 536 billion yuan
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