MIANYANG, China -- Once reserved for the military, China's space-based positioning system is powering a rapidly growing range of domestic businesses that represent the fusion of the military and industry President Xi Jinping is trying to advance.
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China South Industries Group's drone on display Thursday at the technology expo in Mianyang, China.
MIANYANG, China -- Once reserved for the military, China's space-based positioning system is powering a rapidly growing range of domestic businesses that represent the fusion of the military and industry President Xi Jinping is trying to advance.