Beijing’s orbit of influence expands with Pakistan’s latest satellite launch

China successfully launched its Kinetica-1 rocket this week, sending two Zhongke satellites and Pakistan’s PRSC-HS1 remote-sensing satellite into orbit — the third Pakistani satellite China has helped deploy since 2025. The mission underscores Beijing’s deepening cooperation with Islamabad in space and its growing ambitions in the global commercial launch market.

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Taiwan’s hydrogen truck debut marks progress; points to policy hurdles still ahead

After a lengthy regulatory review, Linde LienHwa Group has officially introduced Taiwan’s first hydrogen-powered truck, marking a significant step toward hydrogen mobility on the island. Yet despite advances in technology and vehicle manufacturing readiness, the industry continues to struggle with an incomplete policy and testing framework. Taiwan’s hydrogen sector, insiders say, stands at a crossroads: strong on technology and vehicles, but weak on regulation, infrastructure, and market incentives.

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