China's Starlink: China launched the 23rd batch of Guowang/Xingwang LEO internet satellites from Hainan aboard an upgrad

China's Starlink: China launched the 23rd batch of Guowang/Xingwang LEO internet satellites from Hainan aboard an upgraded Long March 8A—9 satellites, bringing the constellation to 186 in orbit. Guowang is China's state-owned megaconstellation (~13,000 satellites planned) positioned as a sovereign Starlink rival.