**China filed ITU submissions on January 14, 2026, seeking authorization for over 200,000 internet satellites across 12 filings, escalating the global space internet race.** This move positions China as a major contender against Starlink and others, with potential impacts on satellite tech infrastructure and international regulations.[3]

References:
1. https://21k.tools/blog/this-weeks-top-tech-stories-january-2026-edition/
2. https://techstartups.com/2026/01/12/top-tech-news-today-january-12-2026/
3. https://www.bez-kabli.pl/technology-news-14-01-2026/
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8hQDxaNNvo
5. https://www.kaseya.com/?post_type=post&p=25924