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Chongqing to build 21,000 5G stations

Southwest China's Chongqing will build 21,000 5G base stations this year, according to the Chongqing Municipal Communications Administration. The city will also expand the use of 5G in administration, medical care, public security, transportation, education and other fields. Chongqing had built 49,000 5G base stations by the end of 2020, and achieved full coverage of 5G networks in key areas, with more than 4.8 million 5G users. The municipality plans to build 150,000 5G base stations by 2025.

Sinopec inks LNG deal with Qatar Petroleum

China Petrochemical Corp, or Sinopec Group, has signed a long-term purchase and sales agreement with Qatar Petroleum for purchase of 2 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas from Qatar Petroleum each year starting 2022 for 10 years, the company said on Monday.

Xinhua - China Daily