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SpaceX's Starlink, initially launched to provide global internet access, has come under scrutiny from Chinese authorities. Its widespread use during critical moments, such as the Ukraine conflict, showcased its potential military applications. With reliable internet access serving as a strategic asset for Ukrainian forces against Russian troops, China now views Starlink as a military threat. This perspective was articulated in a report published by the South China Morning Post, which detailed a calculated cyber attack on Starlink by Chinese experts, led by Wu Yun Haaa. Their operation demonstrated a potential capacity to disable nearly 2,000 Starlink satellites using fewer than 100 Chinese satellites—a simulated disruption lasting over 12 hours.