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China Advances 6G Trials, Eyes Global Patent Leadership
1/22/2026
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Story summary
- China launched the second phase of its 6G technical trials.
- The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) reported a 9.1% year-on-year increase in telecom services.
- Industrial sectors contributed over 40% to economic growth.
- By mid-2025, China is expected to lead global 6G patent applications, holding about 40.3% of the total.
- Over 23,000 “5G + Industrial Internet” projects are underway to boost productivity.
