A specialized mega-factory for the Lijian-2 large liquid-propellant carrier rocket was completed on Tuesday in Shaoxing, east China's Zhejiang Province, marking the transition of the rocket model into its mass production phase.
The newly completed facility, under the CAS Space, a leading Chinese commercial space enterprise, integrates final assembly, testing, and processing of core sections. It features dedicated production areas for critical liquid-propellant rocket components, including propellant tanks, pipe valves, interstage sections, and conduits.
The facility is equipped with pulsed assembly lines for final assembly and testing, enabling the parallel and continuous production of multiple rockets.
"During the production process, we continue to introduce automated equipment and a series of relevant intelligent manufacturing systems to improve our production efficiency and the quality of our products," said Li Qinfeng, deputy chief designer of the Lijian-2 at CAS Space.
Lijian-2 is China's first carrier rocket to feature a common booster core. It successfully completed its maiden flight on March 30. Using a standardized modular design, both the core stage and boosters employ the same modules, which allows major components to be mass-produced and significantly simplifies the manufacturing process.
"Once at full capacity, the facility can deliver 12 Lijian-2 carrier rockets per year. In the future, if we continue to optimize our processes, including a series of upgrades to our automated equipment, the production capacity could increase further," Li said.
Lijian-2 carrier rocket enters mass production with new mega-factory ready
A promotional event for the English edition of the fifth volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" was held in Jakarta, Indonesia on Tuesday.
Participants at the event said the fifth volume reflects the latest achievements in the development of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and serves as an authoritative work for the international community to understand contemporary China.
China has embarked on a new journey under its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), while Indonesia is steadily advancing toward its Golden Indonesia 2045 vision. By strengthening strategic synergy and deepening development cooperation, the two countries will not only deliver tangible benefits to their people, but also inject strong momentum into the growth of the Global South and the improvement of the global governance system, they said.
At the event, the Chinese side presented copies of the book to Indonesian guests.
Experts and scholars exchanged views on topics including opportunities under China's 15th Five-Year Plan, common modernization and poverty alleviation experience.
Representatives from a training program for Indonesian village officials shared their experiences of studying and engaging in exchanges in China, as well as how they have applied what they learned from China to village governance.
The event was jointly organized by the State Council Information Office of China, the China International Communications Group, and the Chinese Embassy in Indonesia.
About 200 participants from China and Indonesia, including representatives from the publishing sector, think tanks and media, attended the event.
English edition of fifth volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" promoted in Indonesia
