China launched its first batch of internet satellites, called “Thousand Sails,” which aims to provide global internet coverage. The constellation consists of over 15,000 low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and is expected to be completed by 2025 with the deployment of 648 satellites in the first phase.
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/06/china-launches-its-rival-to-elon-musks-starlink-internet-satellites.html