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Budget, policy, and source documents for China

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2023 transfers to localities under central capital construction expenditure: 5330亿元.

requested

This is the 2023 transfer-payment share of central capital construction expenditure and is a broad national investment envelope rather than a dedicated space funding line.

single year budget
2023
CN¥533,000,000,000
2023 Central Capital Construction Expenditure Budget Table
2023requested

2023 transfers to localities under central capital construction expenditure: 5330亿元.

This is the 2023 transfer-payment share of central capital construction expenditure and is a broad national investment envelope rather than a dedicated space funding line.

CN¥533,000,000,0002023 Central Capital Construction Expenditure Budget Table
2023 Central Capital Construction Expenditure Budget Table

2024 transfers to localities under central capital construction expenditure: 5000亿元.

requested

This is the 2024 transfer-payment share of the central capital construction budget and is a broad national investment envelope rather than a dedicated space line.

single year budget
2024
CN¥500,000,000,000
2024 Central Capital Construction Expenditure Budget Table
2024requested

2024 transfers to localities under central capital construction expenditure: 5000亿元.

This is the 2024 transfer-payment share of the central capital construction budget and is a broad national investment envelope rather than a dedicated space line.

2022 transfers to localities under central capital construction expenditure budget: 4950亿元.

requested

This is the 2022 transfer-payment share of the central capital construction budget and is a broad multi-sector investment envelope rather than a dedicated space line.

single year budget
2022
CN¥495,000,000,000
Explanation of the 2022 Central Capital Construction Expenditure Budget
2022requested

2022 transfers to localities under central capital construction expenditure budget: 4950亿元.

This is the 2022 transfer-payment share of the central capital construction budget and is a broad multi-sector investment envelope rather than a dedicated space line.

2024 central-level capital construction expenditure: 2000亿元.

requested

This is the 2024 central-level capital construction envelope and is a parent budget category that may contain space-relevant science and technology projects without separately quantifying a space subtotal.

single year budget
2024
CN¥200,000,000,000
2024 Central Capital Construction Expenditure Budget Table
2024requested

2024 central-level capital construction expenditure: 2000亿元.

This is the 2024 central-level capital construction envelope and is a parent budget category that may contain space-relevant science and technology projects without separately quantifying a space subtotal.

2023 central-level capital construction expenditure: 1470亿元.

requested

This is the 2023 central-level capital construction budget portion and is a parent envelope that may contain space-relevant scientific projects without separately identifying a space-only subtotal.

single year budget
2023
CN¥147,000,000,000
2023 Central Capital Construction Expenditure Budget Table
2023requested

2023 central-level capital construction expenditure: 1470亿元.

This is the 2023 central-level capital construction budget portion and is a parent envelope that may contain space-relevant scientific projects without separately identifying a space-only subtotal.

2022 central-level capital construction expenditure budget: 1450亿元, mainly for transport, science and technology innovation, and departmental capacity-building.

requested

This is the 2022 central-level share of the capital construction budget and covered major investment areas including science and technology innovation, within which specific space-related research platforms were listed.

single year budget
2022
CN¥145,000,000,000
Explanation of the 2022 Central Capital Construction Expenditure Budget
2022requested

2022 central-level capital construction expenditure budget: 1450亿元, mainly for transport, science and technology innovation, and departmental capacity-building.

This is the 2022 central-level share of the capital construction budget and covered major investment areas including science and technology innovation, within which specific space-related research platforms were listed.

Science and technology expenditure 25.85 (100 million yuan)

requested

This is the 2025 science and technology line within the central-level section of central budget investment expenditure; it is included because space projects could sit inside this category, but the source does not break out a distinct space amount.

single year budget
2025
CN¥2,585,000,000
2025 Central Budget Investment Expenditure Budget Table
2025requested

Science and technology expenditure 25.85 (100 million yuan)

This is the 2025 science and technology line within the central-level section of central budget investment expenditure; it is included because space projects could sit inside this category, but the source does not break out a distinct space amount.

2025 central science and technology expenditure, basic research, major scientific engineering: 22.97亿元.

requested

This is the 2025 budget for the major scientific engineering subcategory within central science and technology expenditure; it is not space-only, but it is a direct nationally budgeted capability line that can include space-science infrastructure.

single year budget
2025
CN¥2,297,000,000
2025 Central-level Expenditure Budget Table
2025requested

2025 central science and technology expenditure, basic research, major scientific engineering: 22.97亿元.

This is the 2025 budget for the major scientific engineering subcategory within central science and technology expenditure; it is not space-only, but it is a direct nationally budgeted capability line that can include space-science infrastructure.

Support for scientific progress expenditure

enacted

This is the 2023 central state capital operating budget appropriation for support to scientific progress, a broad portfolio line that could include defense-industry science and technology activity but is not identified as space-specific.

single year budget
2023
CN¥200,000,000
2023年中央本级国有资本经营支出预算表
2023enacted

Support for scientific progress expenditure

This is the 2023 central state capital operating budget appropriation for support to scientific progress, a broad portfolio line that could include defense-industry science and technology activity but is not identified as space-specific.

Support for scientific progress expenditure

executed

This is the 2023 executed amount for the central state capital operating expenditure line supporting scientific progress, which the source describes as being used for science and technology innovation and commercialization but does not identify as space-specific.

single year budget
2023
CN¥185,000,000
关于2023年中央国有资本经营决算的说明Description of Central Government's State Capital Operations
2023executed

Support for scientific progress expenditure

This is the 2023 executed amount for the central state capital operating expenditure line supporting scientific progress, which the source describes as being used for science and technology innovation and commercialization but does not identify as space-specific.

National defense expenditure

enacted

This is the 2023 central capital-construction budget row under national defense; it is a sub-envelope within defense and is not identified as space-specific in the source.

single year budget
2023
CN¥41,000,000
2023 Central Capital Construction Expenditure Budget Table
2023enacted

National defense expenditure

This is the 2023 central capital-construction budget row under national defense; it is a sub-envelope within defense and is not identified as space-specific in the source.

CN¥41,000,0002023 Central Capital Construction Expenditure Budget Table

National defense expenditure, 2021 initial budget: 55.00 ten-thousand yuan.

requested

This is the ministry's 2021 initial budget for defense expenditure, described as reduced national defense mobilization project spending; it may overlap with space-related defense-industrial administration but is not explicitly labeled as space.

Ministry of Industry and Information Technologysingle year budget
2021
CN¥550,000
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology 2021 Department Budget
2021requested

National defense expenditure, 2021 initial budget: 55.00 ten-thousand yuan.

This is the ministry's 2021 initial budget for defense expenditure, described as reduced national defense mobilization project spending; it may overlap with space-related defense-industrial administration but is not explicitly labeled as space.

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Commercial space liability and insurance

insurance liability policy

A mandatory insurance system will be established for commercial space activities to implement liability for damage.

policydirects
2025
Unspecified
Notice on issuing the CNSA Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality and Safe Development of Commercial Space (2025-2027)
2025

Commercial space liability and insurance

A mandatory insurance system will be established for commercial space activities to implement liability for damage.

Notice on issuing the CNSA Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality and Safe Development of Commercial Space (2025-2027)
Notice on issuing the CNSA Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality and Safe Development of Commercial Space (2025-2027)

Space standards and interoperability

standards policy

An authoritative, unified, open, and shared space standards system will be established, with commercial and civil standards unified where possible.

policydirects
2025
Unspecified
Notice on issuing the CNSA Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality and Safe Development of Commercial Space (2025-2027)
2025

Space standards and interoperability

An authoritative, unified, open, and shared space standards system will be established, with commercial and civil standards unified where possible.

Notice on issuing the CNSA Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality and Safe Development of Commercial Space (2025-2027)
Notice on issuing the CNSA Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality and Safe Development of Commercial Space (2025-2027)

Commercialization of state-funded space technology

technology transfer policy

China will establish mechanisms to commercialize state-funded space technology results through commercial space actors.

policydirects
2025
Unspecified
Notice on issuing the CNSA Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality and Safe Development of Commercial Space (2025-2027)
2025

Commercialization of state-funded space technology

China will establish mechanisms to commercialize state-funded space technology results through commercial space actors.

Notice on issuing the CNSA Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality and Safe Development of Commercial Space (2025-2027)
Notice on issuing the CNSA Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality and Safe Development of Commercial Space (2025-2027)

Commercial space industrial structure

industrial policy

China will optimize commercial space industrial structure by strengthening spacecraft and launcher manufacturing, expanding applications, and developing TT&C operations.

policydirects
2025
Unspecified
Notice on issuing the CNSA Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality and Safe Development of Commercial Space (2025-2027)
2025

Commercial space industrial structure

China will optimize commercial space industrial structure by strengthening spacecraft and launcher manufacturing, expanding applications, and developing TT&C operations.

Notice on issuing the CNSA Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality and Safe Development of Commercial Space (2025-2027)
Notice on issuing the CNSA Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality and Safe Development of Commercial Space (2025-2027)

Compliance with international outer space rules

international rules policy

Commercial space actors are to comply with international outer space rules, especially on passivation and satellite deorbiting.

policydirects
2025
Unspecified
Notice on issuing the CNSA Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality and Safe Development of Commercial Space (2025-2027)
2025

Compliance with international outer space rules

Commercial space actors are to comply with international outer space rules, especially on passivation and satellite deorbiting.

Notice on issuing the CNSA Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality and Safe Development of Commercial Space (2025-2027)
Notice on issuing the CNSA Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality and Safe Development of Commercial Space (2025-2027)

Commercial space sector development

industrial policy

Commercial space is to be incorporated into the overall national space development layout.

policydirects
2025
Unspecified
Notice on issuing the CNSA Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality and Safe Development of Commercial Space (2025-2027)
2025

Commercial space sector development

Commercial space is to be incorporated into the overall national space development layout.

Notice on issuing the CNSA Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality and Safe Development of Commercial Space (2025-2027)
Notice on issuing the CNSA Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality and Safe Development of Commercial Space (2025-2027)

Commercial space legal framework

legal policy

Commercial space law and associated regulations will be accelerated, including launch licensing, object registration, traffic management, and launch site management.

policydirects
2025
Unspecified
Notice on issuing the CNSA Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality and Safe Development of Commercial Space (2025-2027)
2025

Commercial space legal framework

Commercial space law and associated regulations will be accelerated, including launch licensing, object registration, traffic management, and launch site management.

Notice on issuing the CNSA Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality and Safe Development of Commercial Space (2025-2027)
Notice on issuing the CNSA Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality and Safe Development of Commercial Space (2025-2027)

Orbital safety and debris management

space safety policy

Commercial space will be supported through stronger debris monitoring, collision warning, deorbiting, and safe reentry arrangements.

policydirects
2025
Unspecified
Notice on issuing the CNSA Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality and Safe Development of Commercial Space (2025-2027)
2025

Orbital safety and debris management

Commercial space will be supported through stronger debris monitoring, collision warning, deorbiting, and safe reentry arrangements.

Notice on issuing the CNSA Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality and Safe Development of Commercial Space (2025-2027)
Notice on issuing the CNSA Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality and Safe Development of Commercial Space (2025-2027)

Government procurement of commercial space services

procurement policy

Government procurement mechanisms will be expanded so commercial space capabilities can support national space missions.

policydirects
2025
Unspecified
Notice on issuing the CNSA Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality and Safe Development of Commercial Space (2025-2027)
2025

Government procurement of commercial space services

Government procurement mechanisms will be expanded so commercial space capabilities can support national space missions.

Notice on issuing the CNSA Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality and Safe Development of Commercial Space (2025-2027)
Notice on issuing the CNSA Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality and Safe Development of Commercial Space (2025-2027)

Commercial satellite market access

market access policy

Market access will be eased through a negative list approach, and firms developing commercial satellites will not need a weapons equipment research and production license.

policydirects
2025
Unspecified
Notice on issuing the CNSA Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality and Safe Development of Commercial Space (2025-2027)
2025

Commercial satellite market access

Market access will be eased through a negative list approach, and firms developing commercial satellites will not need a weapons equipment research and production license.

Notice on issuing the CNSA Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality and Safe Development of Commercial Space (2025-2027)
Notice on issuing the CNSA Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality and Safe Development of Commercial Space (2025-2027)

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2023年中央本级支出决算表Central Level General Public Budget Expenditure
Jul 17, 2024
2023年中央本级支出决算表Central Level General Public Budget Expenditure

Jul 17, 2024

关于2023年中央国有资本经营决算的说明Description of Central Government's State Capital Operations
Jul 16, 2024
关于2023年中央国有资本经营决算的说明Description of Central Government's State Capital Operations

Jul 16, 2024

2024 second commercial space conference opens; satellite internet industrial park inaugurated
Jun 26, 2024
2024 second commercial space conference opens; satellite internet industrial park inaugurated

Jun 26, 2024

CASC Sixth Academy propulsion subsystems safeguard Chang'e-6 landing on the far side of the Moon
Jun 17, 2024
CASC Sixth Academy propulsion subsystems safeguard Chang'e-6 landing on the far side of the Moon

Jun 17, 2024

International Lunar Research Station adds 3 members; Chang’e-7 will carry 6 international payloads
Apr 24, 2024
International Lunar Research Station adds 3 members; Chang’e-7 will carry 6 international payloads

Apr 24, 2024

2024 Central Capital Construction Expenditure Budget Table
Mar 25, 2024
2024 Central Capital Construction Expenditure Budget Table

Mar 25, 2024

2024 Central Government Current Expenditure Budget Table
Mar 25, 2024
2024 Central Government Current Expenditure Budget Table

Mar 25, 2024

Delegates from CASC discuss the new journey of building a space power
Mar 8, 2024
Delegates from CASC discuss the new journey of building a space power

Mar 8, 2024

2023年中央一般公共预算支出预算调整表
Nov 7, 2023
2023年中央一般公共预算支出预算调整表

Nov 7, 2023

CASC's integrated space-ground simulation and verification platform V2.0 launched
Sep 15, 2023
CASC's integrated space-ground simulation and verification platform V2.0 launched

Sep 15, 2023

CASC's China Satcom has preliminarily built China's first geostationary satellite internet
Aug 31, 2023
CASC's China Satcom has preliminarily built China's first geostationary satellite internet

Aug 31, 2023

13th China Satellite Navigation Conference held in Beijing
Apr 28, 2023
13th China Satellite Navigation Conference held in Beijing

Apr 28, 2023

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CN¥500,000,000,000
2024 Central Capital Construction Expenditure Budget Table
2024 Central Capital Construction Expenditure Budget Table
CN¥495,000,000,000Explanation of the 2022 Central Capital Construction Expenditure Budget
Explanation of the 2022 Central Capital Construction Expenditure Budget
CN¥200,000,000,0002024 Central Capital Construction Expenditure Budget Table
2024 Central Capital Construction Expenditure Budget Table
CN¥147,000,000,0002023 Central Capital Construction Expenditure Budget Table
2023 Central Capital Construction Expenditure Budget Table
CN¥145,000,000,000Explanation of the 2022 Central Capital Construction Expenditure Budget
Explanation of the 2022 Central Capital Construction Expenditure Budget
CN¥2,585,000,0002025 Central Budget Investment Expenditure Budget Table
2025 Central Budget Investment Expenditure Budget Table
CN¥2,297,000,0002025 Central-level Expenditure Budget Table
2025 Central-level Expenditure Budget Table
CN¥200,000,0002023年中央本级国有资本经营支出预算表
2023年中央本级国有资本经营支出预算表
CN¥185,000,000关于2023年中央国有资本经营决算的说明Description of Central Government's State Capital Operations
关于2023年中央国有资本经营决算的说明Description of Central Government's State Capital Operations
2023 Central Capital Construction Expenditure Budget Table
CN¥550,000Ministry of Industry and Information Technology 2021 Department Budget
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology 2021 Department Budget