China maintains leading position in 5G networks despite effects of coronavirus, industry body says

  • China cements leading position in 5G despite coronavirus outbreak

A new thermal temperature detector using 5G is pictured scanning customers at a market in Wuzhong district, Suzhou city, China’s Jiangsu province, on Thursday Feb. 20, 2020. HANDOUT

China has maintained its position as a global 5G wireless network leader despite the impact of the coronavirus outbreak, according to a leading industry group.

Massive investment from Chinese state-owned mobile operators and growing enthusiasm from consumers and companies have all helped China maintain its global leadership in next-generation 5G wireless networks, according to a report published on Tuesday by GSMA, a trade body for mobile operators worldwide.

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