# 5G
Latest news and articles about 5G
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The Great Sunset: China’s 3G Retirement Accelerates as 5G Users Surpass 1.2 Billion
China Unicom has fully shut down its 3G network in Zhejiang province, marking a major milestone in China's national plan to retire legacy telecommunications infrastructure. As 5G users across the country exceed 1.2 billion, the industry is now pivoting toward 6G development and total digital modernization.
China’s Bandwidth Breakthrough: FiberHome Commences Mass Production of 13,824-Core Optical Cables
Chinese telecom giant FiberHome has reached mass production for a record-breaking 13,824-core optical cable. This breakthrough addresses critical space constraints in urban infrastructure and bolsters China's domestic supply chain for AI and 5G/6G development.
The New Patent War: ZTE's $392 Million Victory over Samsung Redefines 5G Rule-Making
A UK High Court ruling has awarded ZTE $392 million in a patent licensing dispute against Samsung, concluding a 498-day global legal battle. The case underscores the shifting power dynamics in 5G telecommunications, where Chinese firms are increasingly asserting their intellectual property rights against established global incumbents.
Crunch Time for Compute: Global CPU Price Hikes Meet Tesla’s Humanoid Ambitions
Intel and AMD are leading a significant price hike in the CPU market due to AI-driven demand, coinciding with Tesla's timeline to launch its third-generation humanoid robot in mid-2026. Meanwhile, China's telecom sector faces a revenue slowdown despite high 5G adoption, signaling a shift toward computing services.
Silicon Sovereignty: China Escalates RISC-V Ambitions as ZTE Pivots to Secure Hardware
China has launched a major R&D initiative for next-generation open-source chips and operating systems based on the RISC-V architecture. Simultaneously, ZTE is readying a security-focused 'Lobster' smartphone series to capitalize on the domestic push for technological autonomy and data security.
China Tops ¥140 trillion GDP as 2025 Growth Holds — Tech, Consumption and ‘Unified Market’ Drive the Turnaround
China reported 5.0% GDP growth in 2025, surpassing ¥140 trillion in aggregate output as officials highlight technological upgrading, higher R&D intensity and stronger domestic circulation. The statistical communique frames the year as a successful close to the 14th Five‑Year Plan, while signalling continued policy support to manage structural adjustment and external uncertainty.
Rare‑Earth Shortage Forces US Aerospace and Chip Suppliers to Turn Away Orders
A tightening of global supplies for yttrium and scandium has prompted some US aerospace and semiconductor suppliers to ration or refuse orders. The shortage, rooted in near‑total production concentration outside the United States, risks disrupting engine maintenance and 5G chip supply chains and is forcing firms to prioritize major customers while policymakers weigh mitigation steps.
China Mobile Leans on Celebrity Charm to Sell ‘A Better Network’ Ahead of Lunar New Year
China Mobile has launched a Lunar New Year–timed promotional campaign featuring actor Wang Yaoqing to highlight network stability and user experience. The ad aims to reassure subscribers that China Mobile can handle seasonal traffic peaks and to translate large-scale network investment into everyday consumer benefits.
Guangdong Pledges Targeted 2026 Build‑out: 21,000 5G Sites and 26,000 10G PON Ports to Prime AI and Industry Upgrade
Guangdong province has committed to adding 21,000 5G base stations and 26,000 10G PON ports in 2026 as part of a broader push to align digital infrastructure expansion with AI, industrial upgrading and platform‑economy growth. The targets form one element of a ten‑point provincial agenda that couples rapid build‑out with enhanced governance, risk controls and party integration at the start of China’s new five‑year planning cycle.
China Claims Near-Universal 5G in the Countryside — A Major Push for Rural Digitisation
China reports that by the end of 2025 all townships and 95% of administrative villages have 5G access, supported by extensive fibre rollout and thousands of rural base stations. The government says the build‑out underpins rural modernisation, education and telemedicine, but challenges remain around service quality, affordability and the last 5% of unconnected villages.
China’s 2025 Smartphone Market Seen at 307 Million Units, Lifting Momentum for Apple and Xiaomi
CAICT forecasts China’s domestic smartphone shipments at 307 million units in 2025, reflecting a large but mature market driven by replacement demand and premium upgrades. Apple and Xiaomi stand to benefit from premium positioning and broad model portfolios, while suppliers and policymakers navigate margin pressure and localisation trends.
China Accelerates 5G Buildout: 5G Base Stations Top 4.8 Million as RedCap Gains Traction
MIIT’s 2025 communications bulletin shows China reached 4.838 million 5G base stations by year-end, a net increase of 588,000, bringing 5G to 37.6% of all mobile base stations. Nearly 2.064 million 5G sites now support RedCap, indicating a strategic shift toward low-power, cost-effective IoT connectivity.