According to SpaceNews, China appears to be developing a new generation of reusable rockets with a seven-meter-diameter design. The evidence comes from procurement documents, delivery of large stainless steel components, and infrastructure planning at launch facilities. If successful, this would position China among only a handful of nations capable of producing fully reusable orbital launch systems.

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