China will develop 12 Beidou or North Dipper satellites, some destined for geostationary orbit. It plans a navigation and positioning system of more than 30 satellites, Sun said.

• 孙来燕说,中国还将完成12颗北斗导航卫星的系统,其中一些将会绕着赤道运行。计划中的导航以及定位系统的卫星将超过30颗。