By 2030 — a demonstration zone, a supply‑demand matching platform, cooperation with Malaysia, and new high‑efficiency productive forces

As reported by CCTV+, Beijing’s authorities have released a plan to accelerate the development of the satellite internet industry. By 2030, the capital is set to become China’s first satellite internet demonstration city, according to the Beijing Municipal Economy and Information Technology Bureau.

The plan, released on Monday, prioritises infrastructure construction, breakthroughs in key technologies, application scenario development, industrial ecosystem building, regional cooperation and international expansion. The main goal is to promote large‑scale use of satellite internet of things services.

Yang Jing, deputy director of the aerospace industry division of the Beijing Municipal Economy and Information Technology Bureau, explained: “We will create a supply‑demand matching platform based on Beijing’s real operational needs, so that the commercial aerospace industry truly serves the well‑being of the people and urban development. These real‑world application scenarios will also help bridge the gap between supply and demand, stimulating innovation and fostering new high‑efficiency productive forces.”

Beijing is actively expanding its presence in the international commercial space market, deepening cooperation with global partners.

Yau Cheong Lim, Chief Operating Officer of MEASAT, a leading Malaysian space technology company, said: “I think China has experienced tremendous progress in a way, whether in the space industry or in other technologies. So we look forward to cooperating with them and bringing the technologies to Malaysia, especially in the field of rescue and emergency services.”

Satellite internet of things (IoT) technology enables devices to connect to the network via satellites, providing communication in remote areas where no ground infrastructure exists.

2030 is not far away. Beijing is setting an ambitious goal: to become China’s first city where satellite internet operates at the scale of a whole metropolis. This is not just about connectivity. It is about safety, transport management, environmental monitoring, disaster relief. Malaysia is already eager to learn from the experience. Chinese technology is ready to enter the global market. The question is not whether satellite internet will become ubiquitous. It will. The question is how quickly we can use it to save lives and improve the quality of everyday life. Beijing has already started. The rest will follow.