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Chinese Insurance Covers SpaceX Rivals Amid Orbital Race

As SpaceX's IPO reshapes capital flows, mainland Chinese investors are insuring rivals in the orbital race. This strategy emerged after a 2016 SpaceX rocket explosion highlighted the need for robust insurance.

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