China will soon launch Jilin-1, carrying 4 commercial satellites

Jilin-1 will consist of four satellites, one for high-definition images, one for testing new space technology and two for video transmissions. Jilin, with its capital Changchun, is one of the country’s oldest industrial bases and is developing its satellite industry as a new economic base.
The province is said to plan the launch of 60 satellites by 2020 and 137 by 2030.

CAS news release, August 11, 2015

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