China has moved to the second phase of 6G development after completing technical trials and building a reserve of over 300 key technologies.
BEIJING: China has officially completed the first phase of 6G technology trials and begun the second stage of research and development, according to officials from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The announcement reflects the country’s continued drive to lead the next generation of mobile communication technologies.
During a press briefing, Vice Minister Zhang Yunming stated that 5G and gigabit optical networks have already been integrated into 91 of the 97 major sectors of the national economy. He also confirmed that the industrial internet now covers 41 major industrial categories across China.
Xie Cun, a spokesperson for the ministry, shared further insights on the country’s digital infrastructure. China has built nearly 4.84 million 5G base stations and boasts over 1.2 billion 5G users. These users represent nearly 66 percent of all mobile phone subscribers nationwide, making China home to the largest 5G network and user base globally.
He added that the first phase of 6G development focused on technical trials and the creation of a reserve of over 300 key 6G technologies. With that milestone reached, China has now initiated second-phase trials, marking a significant step in shaping future connectivity standards.
China’s rapid advancement in both infrastructure and research reflects its ambition to maintain global leadership in communications technology. The ongoing 6G development is expected to play a critical role in enabling ultra-high-speed, low-latency communication systems that support advanced applications like autonomous mobility, smart cities, and immersive virtual environments.
Further phases will likely focus on ecosystem development, spectrum planning, and standardisation, placing China at the forefront of global 6G innovation.
