Nation calls for global partnership in 5G tech

The nation has called for global cooperation in building 5G standards and networks to expedite 5G commercialization, so that consumers worldwide can benefit from the superfast technology as soon as possible.

"Openness, cooperation and unified global standards are keys to commercializing the fifth-generation wireless technology," said Miao Wei, minister of industry and information technology, at the Boao Forum for Asia, which ended on Friday.

Miao noted that in Europe, China accounted for 30 percent of the total patents needed for 5G standards.