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China home to over 4m 5G base stations

The number of 5G base stations in China exceeded 4.04 million at the end of August, said the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The figure accounted for 32.1 percent of the total number of mobile base stations nationwide. The number of 5G mobile subscribers hit 966 million in China. The country has seen its 5G network and commercialization develop rapidly in recent years. Its 5G network now covers every city and town, as well as more than 90 percent of villages.

EV maker BYD enters Kenyan market

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD on Wednesday announced its entry into the Kenyan market, partnering with local auto dealer Loxea Kenya for distribution. Steve Chang, general manager of BYD South Africa, said in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi that the Atto 3, Seal and Dolphin models, which are designed to meet the diverse needs of the local market, will be available to consumers.

Xinhua - China Daily