China has been urged to link commercial space satellite technology with its military systems to boost defence capabilities. Researchers from a university tied to China’s top military body made the call amid growing use of private space tech in warfare. The US military, for example, uses SpaceX’s Starlink satellites in tests to develop advanced command systems. SpaceX wants to launch one million satellites to support AI data centres, which would greatly expand its Starlink network. China recently blamed SpaceX satellites for space congestion and collision risks. The researchers said, "As commercial satellites become more deeply involved in modern warfare, the traditional boundaries between military and civilian uses are increasingly blurred. Space is rapidly shifting from a domain of strategic deterrence towards one of tactical operations." They recommend creating a system that mixes military, civilian, and commercial satellite abilities to make China’s space network more flexible and strong. The article appeared in China Defence Conversion, a government-backed journal. It highlighted that commercial remote-sensing and radar satellites can perform military tasks like battlefield analysis, similar to military satellites. The paper warned that commercial space flight will grow fast and complicate global space governance. They added, "China should… maintain clear strategic awareness and carry out early planning and deployment in order to seize the initiative and respond in a measured and prudent manner." China's space sector has grown fast, and its five-year plan prioritizes aerospace development. China and the US are also clashing over space laws. Last December, China accused SpaceX of safety risks at a UN meeting, citing satellite near-misses. The authors noted, "Western space powers are using their technological advantages to further widen the gap between developed and developing countries." They concluded that space dominance is now a key national strategy amid global power rivalry.