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ABOUT US

  • COMPANY PROFILE
  • MANAGEMENT TEAM
  • Milestones

APT Satellite Company Limited

APT Satellite Company Limited ("APT Satellite" or "APSTAR") is a leading satellite operator in the Asia-Pacific region, was established in 1992. We currently operates six in-orbit satellites: APSTAR-5C, APSTAR-6C, APSTAR-7 and APSTAR-9, and also operates APSTAR-6D through its associated company APT Mobile Satcom Limited and APSTAR-6E through its associated company APSTAR Alliance Satcom Limited, covering approximately 75% of the world's population across Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia, and the Pacific island nations. APT Satellite operates an extensive teleport network in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Australia. By integrating high-throughput satellites (HTS), wide-beam satellites, LEO constellations in corporation, and teleport networks, we provide one-stop comprehensive services including satellite TV broadcasting, satellite internet, maritime and IFC, satellite IoT, IDC, and more. With high-quality services and advanced space & ground resources, APT Satellite has become a leading satellite operator in the Asia-Pacific region, serving over 30 countries and regions with clients including many world-renowned TV networks and telcos. We will continue to expand our business, enhance satellite resources and ground facilities, and innovate in services and technology to meet customer needs.

APT Satellite Company Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of APT Satellite Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code: HKEX: 01045).
APT Satellite Company Limited
  • 600 +
    TV Channels
  • 200 +
    High Definition Channel
  • 75 %
    Population in Coverage
  • 1992
    APT Satellite was established
  • 30 +
    Countries served
  • 12
    Teleports in Asia Pacific

MANAGEMENT TEAM

  • 01.
    Mr. WANG Hongbin
    Executive Director and President, Authorized Representative
    Mr. WANG Hongbin, has been appointed as the Executive Director and President, the authorized representative of the Company since 30 March 2022. He is responsible for the overall operation and management of the Company. Mr. Wang received his MBA degree from Nankai University in business Administration in 2012. Mr. Wang has more than 30 years of experience in satellite communication industry. Mr. Wang is currently the chairman of APT Mobile Satcom Limited (“ APT Mobile”), an associate of the Company. Mr. Wang is also currently a director of APT Satellite Company Limited, APT Datamatrix Limited and APT Satellite TV Development Limited, which are subsidiaries of the Company and the chairman of APT Satellite Communications (Shenzhen) Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Company. He is also a director of APT Satellite International Company Limited, the substantial shareholder of the Company.
  • 02.
    Mr. LU Zheng
    Executive Director and Vice President
    Mr. LU Zheng, has been appointed as the Executive Director and Vice President, member of the Nomination Committee and the Remuneration Committee of the Company since 25 March 2026. Mr. Lu graduated from the University of Science and Technology Beijing with a specialization in Management and a Master's degree in Management. Mr. Lu has long been deeply involved in corporate culture building, employee relations management, and corporate brand building, possessing solid professional skills and extensive practical experience. Mr. Lu is currently a director of APT Mobile. Mr. Lu is also a director of APT Satellite Company Limited, APT Datamatrix Limited, APT Satellite TV Development Limited, and APT Satellite Communications (Shenzhen) Company Limited, which are subsidiaries of the Company. He is also a director of APT Satellite International Company Limited, the substantial shareholder of the Company.
  • 03.
    Mr. CHEN Xun
    Executive Vice President
    Mr. CHEN Xun, Executive Vice President, is responsible for technical operations and engineering of the Company, he has over 25 years’ experience in satellite and telecommunications industry. Mr. Chen joined the Company in year 2000. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in computer and telecommunications from Chongqing Institute of Post & Telecommunications and a MBA degree from the University of South Australia. Before joining the Company, he worked for China Telecommunications Broadcast Satellite Corporation. Mr. Chen is a Director of APT Mobile Satcom Limited, APT Satellite Company Limited(Shen Zhen), and Jiawei Telecom Investment Limited.
  • 04.
    Mr. YAN Zhao
    Vice President
    Mr. YAN Zhao, Vice President, responsible for compliance and risk management of the Company. Mr. Yan has joined the Company since 30 March 2022 and has served as Executive Director of the Company. Mr. Yan graduated from Harbin Engineering University in Corporate Management in 2007 with master’s degree of Management Science. He has more than 15 years of experience in satellite communication industry.
  • 05.
    Mr. TAN Shu Kiang
    Vice President
    Mr. TAN Shu Kiang, has been appointed as the Vice President since 24 August 2022. Mr. Tan is responsible for Sales of the Company. Mr. Tan graduated from Charles Sturt University with an MBA and Griffith University with a Master’s Degree in Construction Engineering & Management. Mr. Tan joined the Company in September 2001 and served as the Director and General Manager of Sales, he is a Director of Middle East Satellite FZE and PT Gateway Network Services.
  • 06.
    Ms. WANG Yanan
    Vice President
    Ms. WANG Yanan, has been appointed as the Vice President of the Company since March 13, 2025 and is responsible for the financial management of the Company. Ms. Wang graduated from The University of Sydney with a master's degree in commerce and obtained a doctorate degree in economics from Jilin University. Ms. Wang holds international authoritative professional qualifications such as the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, CPA Australia and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She has accumulated profound professional knowledge and rich practical experience in the field of financial management, and possesses comprehensive financial management capability. Ms. Wang has joined the Company since September 2009 and has served as assistant general manager of finance, director of the investment and finance department, and is currently the general manager of the finance department, fully responsible for the formulation and implementation of the Company's financial strategies.

Milestones

1992
1993-1994
1995
1996
1997-1999
2001
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2005
2009
2010-2012
2013-2014
2015
2016-2017
2018
2020
2023-2024
2025
  • APT Satellite Company Limited was established in Hong Kong in 1992.
  • Ordered APSTAR-1 satellite, equipped with 24 C-band transponders, covering China and Southeast Asia.
  • Built satellite TT&C center, service monitoring center, and earth station facilities in Tai Po, Hong Kong. Ordered APSTAR-2 satellite.
  • APSTAR-1 successfully launched in 1994 and positioned at 138E.
  • APSTAR-2 launch failed.
  • Ordered APSTAR-1A and APSTAR-2R satellites.
  • APSTAR-1A successfully launched on 3 July from Xichang using Long March 3.
  • Company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 19 December.
  • APSTAR-2R successfully launched on 17 October, 1997 from Xichang using Long March 3B; satellite coverage expanded to the entire Asia-Pacific region, parts of Africa and Europe.
  • Obtained Hong Kong television transmission license on 1 July, 1999.
  • Ordered APSTAR-5 and APSTAR-5B (APSTAR-6) satellites as replacements for APSTAR-1 and APSTAR-1A.
  • Construction began on Phase II building of Tai Po satellite control center.
  • Ordered APSTAR-6B backup satellite on 8 May to serve as backup for APSTAR-5 and APSTAR-6.
  • APSTAR-5 successfully launched on 28 Jun and positioned at 138E.
  • APSTAR-6 successfully launched on 12 April and positioned at 134E, equipped with anti-jamming capability suitable for safe broadcast transmission.
  • 2009 Ordered APSTAR-7 on 29 Sep as replacement for APSTAR-2R. Equipped with 28 C-band and 28 Ku-band transponders, APSTAR-7 has Ku-band coverage of Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, South Asia, and parts of Europe and Africa and equips flexible Ku-band transponder switching and cross-strapping between multiple beams.
  • In 2010, the APSTAR-7B satellite was ordered as a backup satellite for APSTAR-7.
  • APSTAR-7 successfully launched on 31 Mar 2012 from Xichang using Long March 3B and positioned at 76.5E.
  • Ordered APSTAR-9, the first satellite based on DFH-4 platform, opening new orbital slot at 142E.
  • APSTAR-9 successfully launched from Xichang using Long March 3B.
  • Ordered APSTAR-6C satellite.
  • Jointly ordered APSTAR-5C satellite with partners.
  • Established joint venture APT Mobile SatCom Limited and ordered high-throughput APSTAR-6D satellite.
  • Initiated construction of the teleport network and high-throughput system operation.
  • Then-President Cheng Guangren awarded "Satellite Executive of the Year 2017" by APSCC.
  • APSTAR-6C successfully launched on 4 May using Long March 3B, replacing APSTAR-6.
  • APSTAR-5C successfully launched on 10 Sep using Falcon 9, replacing APSTAR-5.
  • APSTAR-6D successfully launched on 7 Jul using Long March 3B, co-located with APSTAR-6C at 134E.
  • Completed high-throughput teleport network. Established joint venture APSTAR Alliance Satcom Limited and ordered APSTAR-6E, the first satellite based on all-electric propulsion DFH-3E platform.
  • APSTAR-6E launched by Long March 2C, reached orbit via electric propulsion, achieving three-satellite co-location with APSTAR-6C and APSTAR-6D.
  • Initial completion of ground station facilities at new Chun Kwan Kok site in Hong Kong, becoming the company's second telemetry, tracking, and teleport station node in Hong Kong.
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