Chinese carriers wrest 5G lead

Editor's Note: On Friday, the ongoing Fifth World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province, will hold a forum on "5G Era: Opening and Cooperation for a Better Future". In the run-up to the key event, in interviews with China Daily, industry luminaries recalled how China's sustained R&D efforts have helped the nation maintain its pioneering role in evolving 5G mobile communication technology, related standards and the licensing phase.

Intensified research and development activities, industry partnerships mark the push toward 2020 commercial rollout

Chinese telecom companies are seeking to maintain their lead in the global race for 5G commercialization.