Qianfan is one of two Chinese megaconstellations aimed at challenging Starlink’s dominance. The other, Guowang, also known as SatNet, is being developed by China Satellite Network Group near Beijing and expected to comprise around 13,000 satellites. Construction on Guowang is set to begin soon, according to SCMP.

A Chinese state-backed company plans to launch a satellite service to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink in Brazil, in a challenge for the US as Beijing expands its influence in Latin America. The announcement from Spacesail,

China's SpaceSail will work with Brazil's Telebras to bring broadband to remote areas of the South American country.

BRASILIA (Reuters) -China's President Xi Jinping and his Brazilian peer Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday upgraded the status of diplomatic relations and struck agreements on infrastructure, energy and agribusiness, tightening links between two of the world's largest developing economies.

Chinese President Xi Jinping made a short visit to Morocco on Thursday, according to state media from both countries.Xi was welcomed in Casablanca by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and the visit reflected the strong bonds of friendship,

Chinese President Xi Jinping departed from Moroccos Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca on Friday afternoon following a brief visit to the Kingdom.