The next-generation of wireless communications has been developing rapidly in China.
Deputies of this year's National People's Congress have said China will make a huge contribution to the creation of the 5G international standard.
China has kicked off the third phase of its testing of the new global technology in Huairou District, Beijing, aiming to develop pre-commercial 5G products before the new communications standard is officially rolled out.
This shows the country has accelerated its efforts to gain a lead in the race toward commercializing 5G.
Independent telecom expert and analyst Fu Liang said that instead of playing catch-up like what China did with the previous 3G or