Chinese commercial space company aims to launch space travel in 2027

At the ongoing Airshow China in Zhuhai City, a commercial space company announced plans to launch passengers into suborbital space by 2027, while industry leaders gathered to discuss building a safer and more orderly future for commercial space travel.

From small cargo spacecraft to reusable rockets, this year's Airshow China offers a glimpse into the dynamic landscape of China's commercial space sector. Among the many exciting advances, space travel has captured public attention.

"We could make what was once unattainable, or to say, relatively expensive suborbital tourism more affordable by reusing technology, as a way to reduce costs significantly. This will enable us to launch suborbital tourism services by 2027," said Zheng Ze, vice president of Deep Blue Aerospace.

At the Zhuhai Forum, held on Monday and Tuesday during Airshow China and organized by the China National Space Administration, industry leaders outlined a new framework and introduced the Zhuhai Initiative to foster a safer and more orderly ecosystem for commercial space development.

"The National Space Administration places great importance on the development of commercial space endeavors. At this commercial space forum, we invited representatives from the government, universities, academia, and domestic and international guests to jointly discuss the development of commercial space. Many commercial space enterprises participating in the forum jointly initiated and signed the Zhuhai Initiative for the development of commercial space," said Zhang Tao, director of the news and publicity Center of China National Space Administration.

In the next phase, more private companies will be encouraged to export satellites, provide data services, and offer commercial launch solutions to international clients. Chinese commercial space companies are also expected to engage in global public welfare services, according to Zhang.

The 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow China, is the largest air show in the country. Held from Nov 12 to 17 in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, the event showcases an impressive lineup of cutting-edge military hardware while offering a glimpse into the latest achievements in the modernization of the Chinese military.

Chinese commercial space company aims to launch space travel in 2027

China is willing to strengthen communication, enhance trust, eliminate interference, and deepen cooperation with Canada to bring bilateral relations forward on a steady and sound track in solid strides under the new circumstances, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, met with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Beijing on the day.

Referring to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to China, the first by a Canadian prime minister in eight years, Wang said the trip marks a milestone in bilateral ties and signals a turning point in the relationship.

The leaders of the two countries will hold meetings and talks, which are expected to open up new prospects for bilateral relations, said Wang.

The world today is undergoing profound and complex changes, and the impact of China-Canada relations transcends the bilateral scope, Wang noted.

Wang said that China and Canada have different social systems, stemming from different historical and cultural heritage, and based on the choices of their respective people.

He urged both sides to view each other in a rational and amicable manner with an inclusive mindset, handle issues on the basis of mutual respect, focus on the agenda of cooperation, and send positive messages so as to foster optimism, inject greater confidence into the development of bilateral relations, and jointly build a new type of strategic partnership between China and Canada.

Anand said the new Canadian government attaches great importance to relations with China. She also added that Prime Minister Carney looks forward to engaging in in-depth exchanges with Chinese leaders during the visit to set the course for the development of bilateral relations, resume dialogue in various fields, pursue more mutually beneficial outcomes, enhance coordination and cooperation in multilateral affairs, and further advance the strategic partnership between the two countries.

China ready to work for steady, sound ties with Canada: FM