China Mobile steps up 5G push

China Mobile, the world's largest mobile carrier by subscribers, said on Wednesday that it intends to build a globally leading fifth generation network by combining the 5G mobile communication technology with artificial intelligence and cloud technology.

The plan is part of China Mobile's broader push to commercialize 5G services in 2020. The company has played a significant role in the finalization of the first phase of global 5G standards, which kicked off the final sprint toward commercial 5G services.

Shang Bing, chairman of China Mobile, said: "We will focus on the standalone 5G network structure, push forward the cloud deployment of the superfast technology and build an intelligent network by boosting the operational efficiency with AI."