China’s Space-Based Internet: The Great Firewall Goes Global?

What if the next frontier for censorship isn’t on Earth — but in orbit?

China’s recent launch of the G60 mega-constellation signals a potential shift in global digital power, as the country aims to extend its internet governance model — rooted in censorship and surveillance — beyond its borders.

The G60 project, backed by Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology and the Shanghai Municipal Government, is designed to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink, offering global satellite internet coverage by 2027. However, this infrastructure could enable other nations to implement China’s restrictive digital practices, turning satellite internet — a tool once seen as a beacon of freedom — into an instrument of control.

As countries increasingly rely on China’s satellite services, they risk being coerced into aligning with Beijing’s demands, furthering the spread of digital authoritarianism. The question is, will the world witness the rise of a new digital Iron Curtain, dividing the global flow of information?

Read the full article on Australian Strategic Policy Institute.

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