CMF's search leave a lot to be desired.Anyway here's a recap of what's known about CZ-8, whose maiden flight will take place some time this Dec. The first flight will not test reusability yet.
Two configurations. Without booster: LEO 4.6 ton, SSO 3.0 ton, GTO 0.9 ton. With booster: LEO 8.1 ton, SSO 5.0 ton, GTO 2.8 ton.
With features designed to target commercial launch. Highly automated, standardized, self diagnostic, "one button launch" I take that means turn key solution that don't need a lot of technical support staff.
The second stage is not reusable, but the booster stage can return together with the first stage. I don't know if they'll target full reusable in the future, it seem the current concept is partial reusability.
It's a two stage to orbit reusable rocket similar to the Falcon 9.
Aside from the vertical take off and landing, partially reusable CZ-8, there's also the space plane Tengyun project. The aim is to develop a horizontal take off and landing two stage to orbit fully reusable launch system by 2030. I think the launch of an experimental reusable vehicle by CZ-2F this Sep is related to this project. At least the technology tested are relevant.
