# China’s BeiDou system reaches 90% penetration in key sectors

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- China News Service, 2026-08-27 07:48 UTC
- Tech
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-08-27/detail-ihfirzsm0918252.shtml

> China’s BeiDou Navigation Satellite System has reached about 90% penetration across key industries, with nearly 40 million active terminals, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said. More than 98% of smartphones shipped domestically in the first half of 2026 supported BeiDou positioning, while applications are expanding in transport, public safety and smart agriculture.