China Accelerates Next-gen Telecom to Boost Productivity
China is actively pushing for the integration of cutting-edge communication technologies like 5G with big data, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence to revolutionize various industries and enhance the development of new quality productive forces.
In a recent report by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), it was revealed that 5G applications have been successfully incorporated into 74 major sectors of the national economy, such as industry, mining, power, and healthcare, with a focus on large-scale adoption.
Zhao Zhiguo, the chief engineer at MIIT, highlighted the ongoing transition towards 5G-Advanced (5GA) or 5.5G, alongside intensified efforts in the research and development of 6G and terabit optical networks to further empower industries.
According to research conducted by Zhongtai Securities, the emergence of 5G-A is set to revolutionize the low-altitude economy by providing comprehensive information services essential for various sectors, including intelligent decision support and AI-assisted drone supervision.
The advancement in technology is also evident in the development of humanoid robots, which has been encouraged by the MIIT and other departments to drive the growth of new quality productive forces. Shan Zhongde, the vice minister of industry and information technology, emphasized the importance of humanoid robots in reshaping industries and boosting competitiveness.
Furthermore, China’s focus on smart manufacturing as a core technology is expected to propel the transformation of its manufacturing sector towards enhanced capability and global competitiveness. The country is investing in improving infrastructure by strategically deploying information technologies like 5G, computing power, and mobile Internet of Things.
The recent launch of the world’s first 400G all-optical interprovincial backbone network by China Mobile signifies a significant milestone in enhancing data transmission capabilities, reducing energy consumption, and improving connectivity across the country. This development aims to support high-speed interconnection between computing resources from east to west China and establish the world’s largest 400G all-optical interprovincial backbone network by mid-2024.
With the rapid expansion of 5G infrastructure and the removal of foreign ownership restrictions on value-added telecom services, China is poised to create more trade and investment opportunities for foreign investors while driving innovation and productivity across various industries. By embracing advanced technologies like 5G, 6G, and AI, China is paving the way for a new era of high-tech, high-efficiency, and high-quality productivity forces that will shape the future of its economy.
