Everything we know about China’s mysterious, futuristic Nantianmen Project

SCMP · 2026-02-17
Everything we know about China’s mysterious, futuristic Nantianmen Project

China’s Nantianmen Project – translated as Southern Celestial Gate – has captured widespread attention as a blend of science fiction storytelling and hi-tech military speculation. Launched in 2017 by a subsidiary of the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (Avic), the project originate