That China has joined the satellite navigation and positioning club alongside the United States,Russia and the European Union shows the importance the country has attached to innovationand technology. It was of vital importance for China to develop such a global satellite navigation system of itsown, not just for its own security but for the advancement of its economy. The Beidou satellite navigation system is at present supported by 16 satellites and there areplans to increase the number to 35 by 2020. Read More
