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1. China’s private defence companies see opportunities amid growing conflicts
Escalating global conflicts could create opportunities for China’s private defence companies as customers, both at home and abroad, seek affordable and reliable military equipment, according to industry insiders.
2. Why China’s space sector is grabbing attention – including from Elon Musk
On Saturday, the Beijing-based start-up LandSpace reportedly plans to conduct the maiden launch of its Zhuque-3 rocket – a reusable launch vehicle that could significantly boost China’s space industry by lowering the cost of lifting equipment such as satellites into orbit.
3. Amid global fusion energy race, Europe’s top nuclear minds are betting on China
