Unicom plans more cloud computing nodes

China United Telecommunications Corp is building more cloud computing nodes, or connection points for data transmission, in Seoul, Tokyo, Taipei, Sydney and Ho Chi Minh City, as the mainland's second-largest telecom carrier by mobile subscribers scrambles to expand its overseas cloud coverage.

The move coincides with its intensified efforts to commercialize fifth-generation mobile communication technology, which will promote the integration of cloud and network technologies.

China Unicom is conducting 5G trials in 16 cities, and plans to conduct business application demonstration and pre-commercial operation in 2019, before the commercial launch of the superfast technology in 2020.