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China’s telecom giants unveil AI-driven 5G strategies at MWC Shanghai 2024

At MWC Shanghai 2024, China’s telecom leaders unveiled AI-driven strategies to revolutionise 5G services and industry integration.

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At MWC Shanghai 2024, China’s telecom leaders unveiled AI-driven strategies to revolutionise 5G services and industry integration.

Context

GSMA MWC Shanghai 2024 was declared officially open during an Opening Ceremony at the Kerry Hotel Pudong, Shanghai today. Participants at MWC are set for for three days of discussion, debate and networking across keynote sessions, conference tracks, and a dynamic show floor spanning five halls at Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre. At the conference, leaders from China’s top telecom operators—China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom—outlined their strategies for leveraging AI to drive the next phase of growth in the telecom sector.

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Analysis

With China’s AI sector undergoing a rapid transformation over the past year and 5G-Advanced momentum building for Chinese operators, China is an exciting market to watch and the perfect place to host the Asia-Pacific edition of MWC. The next three days promise to be an unmissable experience for anybody interested in the future of connectivity. Our warmest thanks to everyone who is participating both from China and around the world, making MWC Shanghai a truly international platform. Sihan Bo Chen , Head of Greater China at the GSMA , said: “With China’s AI sector undergoing a rapid transformation over the past year and 5G-Advanced momentum building for Chinese operators, China is an exciting market to watch and the perfect place to host the Asia-Pacific edition of MWC. The next three days promise to be an unmissable experience for anybody interested in the future of connectivity. Our warmest thanks to everyone who is participating both from China and around the world, making MWC Shanghai a truly international platform.” Also read: Globe honoured at Twimbit Telecom Awards for leadership and innovation Also read: ST Telemedia: Pioneering innovation and sustainability in telecommunications

Key Points

  • At MWC Shanghai 2024, China’s telecom giants China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom outlined their advanced AI-driven strategies to propel the next growth phase in telecommunications.
  • China Mobile introduced three strategic initiatives aimed at integrating AI across its services, enhancing technological innovation with the “BASIC6” program, and upgrading infrastructure to support new productive forces.
  • China Telecom and China Unicom emphasised AI’s pivotal role in enhancing 5G network performance and expanding intelligent services, aiming to transform traditional industries and elevate customer experiences through advanced technology integrations.

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Chloe chen