China is making waves in technology with over 17,000 5G-enabled industrial internet projects now active across all 41 major industrial sectors. This massive rollout is changing how industries operate, making production smarter and more efficient.
According to recent reports, China has established more than 4,000 5G factories. Notably, 700 of these are recognized by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology as high-level 5G factories, showing significant applications in fields like manufacturing, mining, energy, and ports.
But what exactly is the 5G+ industrial internet? It’s about using cutting-edge technology, like 5G, to build new infrastructure and create innovative industrial ecosystems. It connects people, machines, objects, and systems seamlessly through 5G, leading to smarter operations and enhanced productivity.
In 2022, China’s core industrial internet sector reached a value-added output of 1.53 trillion yuan (approximately $210 billion), marking a 10.65% increase from the previous year and comprising 3.81% of the national GDP, as reported by the China Academy of Industrial Internet. These impressive figures highlight the sector’s steady growth and its crucial role in supporting China’s economy.
Additionally, ten provinces and cities reported industrial internet core industries with value-added outputs exceeding 50 billion yuan in 2022. Provinces like Guangdong, Jiangsu, Beijing, and Zhejiang each surpassed the 100-billion-yuan milestone, showcasing the widespread impact of this technological advancement.
The integration of industrial internet technologies with traditional industries is revolutionizing manufacturing across the country. Equipment is becoming smarter, and production processes are more efficient than ever before. Local governments have been instrumental in this transformation by connecting industries with financial resources, encouraging banks and investment funds to support 5G+ industrial internet and 5G factory projects.
Furthermore, fifteen provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities achieved industrial internet growth rates exceeding 7% in 2022, providing strong momentum for regional economic development, according to the China Academy of Industrial Internet.
China’s commitment to technological innovation in the industrial sector is not only reshaping its own economy but also setting a benchmark for industrial modernization globally. As 5G technology continues to evolve, we can expect even more exciting developments in the near future.
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China has over 17,000 5G+industrial internet projects in 41 sectors
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