China sent the last satellite to space on Tuesday to complete its global navigation system0 that will help wean it off U.S. technology in this area. From a report: The network known as Beidou, which has been in the works for over two decades, is a significant step for China’s space and technology ambitions. Beidou is a rival to the U.S. government-owned Global Positioning System (GPS), which is widely-used across the world. Experts previously told CNBC that Beidou will help China’s military stay online in case of a conflict with the U.S. But the launch is also part of Beijing’s push to increase its technological influence globally.
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