China's Guowang satellite network may provide the military with strategic advantages, potentially surpassing the capabilities of the US's SpaceX Starlink. Managed by the secretive China SatNet, this constellation raises concerns among US defense officials regarding its military applications, while another network, Qianfan, aims to serve commercial broadband needs. The Guowang network's architecture is reminiscent of military-grade systems like SpaceX's Starshield and the proposed MILNET by the US military.

China has successfully conducted what appears to be the first high-altitude orbital refueling attempt, with its Shijian-21 and Shijian-25 satellites docking approximately 20,000 miles above Earth. This development indicates advancements in satellite replenishment technologies that could have both civilian and military implications, as the U.S. Space Force monitors the situation closely.