When it comes to satellite navigation, many people immediately think of GPS, a system controlled by the United States. In the past, China faced significant challenges due to its lack of independent navigation technology. Determined to change this, the nation embarked on a path of innovation and successfully developed the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System. Today, BeiDou reaches every corner of the world, standing as a testament to China’s technological strength and self-reliance.

In the program G Commentary, host Vanessa Chow explores the remarkable journey behind BeiDou’s development, recounting how dedicated scientists and engineers overcame enormous difficulties. Their perseverance and ingenuity enabled China to achieve a historic leap, from follower to leader, in the realm of satellite navigation.