3G a long time coming; local suppliers ready

The third-generation (3G) era is just around the corner, with the telecom restructuring nearing completion. As the world's major provider of code division multiple access (CDMA), Qualcomm Inc has gained a lot from the rise of Chinese telecom manufacturers like ZTE and Huawei. Last year, 21 percent of Qualcomm's revenue came from China.

The telecom provider recently settled with Nokia on a lengthy and high-profile patent dispute. Its former chief operating officer Sanjay Jha left the company after 14 years to take the helm at struggling Motorola.

So with 3G licensing finally in sight, Qualcomm Chief Executive Officer Paul Jacobs spoke with China Daily's Wang Xing about the new 3G market in China.