QtrendsChina unveils industrial internet plan with 5G and AI at core
China released a national industrial internet road map that places AI and 5G networks at the center of manufacturing upgrades. The plan sets a target of 50,000 industrial 5G private networks by 2030, with the sector's value added expected to exceed 2.5 trillion yuan. Guangdong province announced parallel plans to scale up its future-industry initiatives. A Guangzhou-based tech company is also positioning itself to meet growing AI-era demands.
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Guangdong to scale up future industry drive
(China Daily)
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