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China Mobile eyes 5G technology

By Sarah Chen
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China Mobile, China’s largest 4G mobile network operator, has begun development on the next generation of mobile internet following the success of 4G, a senior executive of the company said on Saturday.

Xi Guohua, chairman of the board for the telecom giant, made the announcement during the 13th China Enterprise Development Forum held by the Development Research Centre of the State Council.

The move suggested the company is trying to maintain its leading position in an increasingly heated competition among the country’s three and only telecom service providers.

Questions & Answers

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Which company is leading the development of 5G technology in China?

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China Mobile, the largest 4G mobile network operator in China, has started developing the next generation of mobile internet technology. This move aims to help the company maintain its leading position in the competitive telecom market.

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Who announced China Mobile's plans for 5G technology development?

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Xi Guohua, the chairman of the board for China Mobile, made the announcement regarding 5G technology development. He shared this information during the 13th China Enterprise Development Forum held on Saturday.

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Why is China Mobile pursuing 5G technology development?

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China Mobile is developing 5G technology to maintain its leading position in the country's telecom market. Competition is increasingly heated among China's three and only telecom service providers, prompting this strategic move.

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