CZ-8 – the world's second reusable orbital rocket
China is going Falcon-9. The first launch of CZ-8 is planned for this year, and according to Andrew Jones it will already include an attempt to land the first stage. I am somewhat surprised by that, as we did not hear of any CZ-8 hopper tests. Thought they would add reusability later.
https://www.space.com/china-space-program-new-long-march-rockets.htmlHere is a news clip that shows animations of launch and landing:
https://www.weibo.com/tv/v/Iq2C4AEhH?fid=1034:4462065528799258The first stage comes down on a drone ship with attached side boosters. (!) Grid fins and landing legs look like Falcon 9. Payload capability is 7,6 t LEO and 2,5 t GTO.