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China's Rocket Achieves Net Recovery of Stage, National Power Load Hits Record High

China's Changzheng 10B rocket has successfully completed a controlled net recovery of its first stage, while the nation's electricity grid load reached a new historical peak.

10 July 2026
China's Rocket Achieves Net Recovery of Stage, National Power Load Hits Record High
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A significant milestone has been achieved in China's space technology sector. The Changzheng 10B carrier rocket successfully executed a controlled net recovery of its first stage. This marks a global first for rocket stage recovery using net technology.

Meanwhile, the country's energy sector has witnessed a historic moment. China's national electricity grid load broke previous records on July 10, reaching 1.518 billion kilowatts. This surpasses the prior absolute peak by 10 million kilowatts.

Other notable developments include Xiaomi's unveiling of the name for its upcoming SUV, the SkyNomad N90. In the tech and media space, new regulations for actor credits in television and online dramas took effect on July 10, mandating clearer use of stage names. Authorities also exposed seven cases of tax evasion involving popular online stores and influencers.

Additionally, food delivery giant Meituan confirmed workforce reductions affecting fewer than 2,000 employees, a relatively small percentage of its overall staff.

Original source: ithome.com