With the launch of a new navigation satellite in April, China is now a step closer to establishing its own "GPS" - called the "Compass" navigation system.

随着四月一颗全新的定位卫星的升空，中国又向其自主的全球定位系统—“指南针”系统迈近了一步。

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It integrates a multi-GNSS location engine supporting GPS, Galileo, Glonass and Compass satellites to improve the navigation system performance in obstructed environments, Combined with SiRFDRive(R) dead reckoning software, the SiRFprimaII delivers seamless navigation experience whether driving in dense urban canyons or through tunnels or multistory parking lots.

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The Asian country is also deploying its own satellite-navigation system known as BeiDou, or Compass.

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