China's Kuaizhou-1A rocket launches two new satellites into space

China on Friday launched two new satellites from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.

The VHF Data Exchange System (VDES) satellites were launched by a Kuaizhou-1A (KZ-1A) carrier rocket at 17:00 Beijing time and entered their planned orbit successfully.

This mission marks the 30th flight of the KZ-1A carrier rocket.

China's Kuaizhou-1A rocket launches two new satellites into space

China's Kuaizhou-1A rocket launches two new satellites into space

China's Kuaizhou-1A rocket launches two new satellites into space

The motorcade of visiting U.S. President Donald Trump arrived at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday afternoon ahead of a welcoming banquet hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

At the invitation of Xi, Trump is on a state visit to China from Wednesday to Friday.

Earlier in the day, the two leaders held talks at the Great Hall of the People and paid a visit to the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.

Trump arrives for welcoming banquet held by Xi