Forget 5G, China Says 6G Is Already on the Way
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Technological implications: A new generation of mobile communications technology traditionally emerges every decade. If China can leapfrog 5G, it will significantly accelerate its technological advancement.
Consumer implications: If successfully achieved, 6G would increase ease of use for consumers in terms of speed and accessibility of services.
Geopolitical implications: Technological ability and control is a major point of contention in the US-China trade war and will continue to be a hot button issue far into the future. Governments and competitors across regions have viewed China's development of 5G with wariness, given its implications for privacy and national security. Should China lead both 5G and 6G development, efforts to separate these networks and their usage by location are likely to be more difficult.
Policy collaboration with the Ministry of Development and Reform, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
Research support and discussion from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Natural Science Foundation of China.
A related working group and handpicked committee, including 37 experts from universities, research institutes, and enterprises. This task force is responsible for offering 6G technical research and advice.
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