China has established the world's largest 5G network, with over four million base stations accounting for 32.1 percent of the country's total mobile base stations, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).
The fifth-generational telecommunication technology (5G) has been applied across 74 major categories of China's national economy, showcasing its widespread adoption.
"The total output indirectly driven by 5G to other industries of the national economy reached about 14 trillion yuan. Our next step is to continue our 'signal upgrading' campaign to achieve deep coverage of such key scenarios," said Wei Liurong, deputy chief engineer with the Policy and Economics Research Institute under the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT).
In the industrial sector, the 5G applications are expanding from peripheral scenarios to core production processes such as robotic arms, significantly enhancing manufacturing flexibility and efficiency.
"The data integration speed in the new factory is at least 10 times faster than before. We made 170 changes in a month or two, that's a lot of iterations in a very short period," said Sheng Feifei, head of business procedures and digitalization at Hangzhou Jidian Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
"We have cut the number of workers from 50 to five in each production line, and the production efficiency has increased from 2,500 units per shift to 3,600 units per shift. We plan to transform from the original traditional production mode into our current 5G smart factory in two years," said Wu Zhengxiang, vice president of Viewshine Metering Ltd.
Experts said the impact of 5G is being felt across various sectors, including mining, ports, and energy.
"The number of '5G+Industrial Internet' projects has exceeded 14,000. Next, we will carry out the 'set-sail' upgrading plan of large-scale 5G application, deeply cooperate with enterprises in vertical industries, and continue to explore new application scenarios," said Zhao Zhiguo, Chief Engineer at the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).
As China continues to lead in 5G deployment and application, the technology is poised to play an increasingly crucial role in driving economic growth and modernization of manufacturing across the country.
China's 5G communication base stations volume exceeds 4 mln
China's 5G communication base stations volume exceeds 4 mln
Macao has been emerging as a global hub for conventions and exhibitions in recent years by exploring the enormous opportunities in the sector, driving the region to advance its economic diversification and embrace a brighter future.
Macao has received many awards this year, such as the Best Convention City (Asia) and the Best BT-MICE City, showcasing the recognition for and influence of Macao's exhibition industry.
More than 1,000 electronic game enthusiasts from all over the world gathered recently in Macao to participate in a esports themed event.
Su Zhili, organizer of the event, said that Macao's rich experience in hosting large-scale events, coupled with its good infrastructure, has driven him to choose the region as an ideal destination to hold such an activity.
"Macao has held many similar large-scale events. It has rich experience, and the facilities at the venue are relatively mature, so we can start our work comfortably," said Su.
During the first three quarters of 2024, Macao held more than 1,000 conferences and exhibitions in total.
"We will invite more professional, special conferences to be held in Macao and also cultivate more exhibition brands with international influence in Macao, so as to promote Macao's exhibitions to be more market-oriented, professional, international, digital and greener from various aspects. This is our goal," said Elaine Wong, member of the Macao Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute.
In addition, multiple large exhibitions and conferences, such as the Macao International Trade and Investment fair, the Macao Franchise Expo, and the International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum, are held regularly in Macao.
With the introduction of a series of policies and measures to facilitate the exchanges between the mainland and Macao, as well as the construction and development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, Macao's convention and exhibition industry will embrace more opportunities for development in the foreseeable future.
"We have such a good industrial base in the Greater Bay Area. The mode of 'Convention and Exhibition + Industry' not only integrates the industries of Macao, but also the industries of the Greater Bay Area. In addition, Macao actively integrates into the national development and plays a role in the Belt and Road. Why are we so confident in Macao's convention and exhibition sector? Because it is backed by the motherland, and the country gives Macao great support," said Alan Ho, chairman of the Macao Association of Convention, Exhibition and Tourism Sectors.
Macao emerges as global hub for conventions and exhibitions, driving economic diversification and international recognition
