China Sets 2030 Targets for 5G, Gigabit Broadband and AI Computing Power
China announced plans to systematically build next-generation communication networks during the 2026-2030 "15th Five-Year Plan" period, targeting 95% 5G user penetration, 320 million gigabit broadband users, and intelligent computing power of 980 exaflops by 2030. Vice Minister Yu Xiaohui outlined an application-driven, moderately forward-looking approach including dual 10-gigabit broadband, low-orbit satellite internet, and 6G base station development.
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China to Systematically Build Next-Gen Networks, Expand AI Computing Capacity Under 15th Five-Year Plan
According to a report from CCTV, China plans to systematically and proactively build its next-generation communication networks during the '15th Five-Year Plan' period (2026-2030). The plan, detailed at the China International Information Communication Exhibition, sets ambitious targets for 2030, including 95% 5G user penetration, 320 million gigabit broadband users, and smart computing power reaching 980 exaflops. Vice Minister of Industry and Information Technology Yu Xiaohui stated that the strategy will be application-driven and ahead of demand, focusing on advancing broadband to dual 10-gigabit speeds, building a low-orbit satellite internet system, and expanding computing infrastructure. The plan also calls for integrating satellite and terrestrial networks, developing 6G base stations, and strengthening standards for computing networks and quantum communication. As of July 2025, China had 5.154 million 5G base stations and smart computing power of 218.5 exaflops.
Read sourceChina to Advance Next-Gen Communication Networks with Moderate Foresight by 2026-2030
At the China International Information and Communication Exhibition on September 23, it was announced that during the '15th Five-Year Plan' period (2026-2030), China will strategically seize the opportunity for next-generation communication network construction. Vice Minister of Industry and Information Technology Yu Xiaohui stated that the approach will be application-driven, moderately forward-looking, and systematic. Specific plans include advancing broadband networks toward dual 10-gigabit speeds, building a low-orbit satellite internet system, optimizing international sea-land network layouts, expanding and upgrading computing power infrastructure, and strengthening computing-network collaboration and interconnection to better support an integrated computing power network.
Read sourceChina to systematically build next-generation communication network ahead of demand
According to a report from China Central Television (CCTV) at the China International Information and Communication Exhibition, China will systematically advance the construction of its next-generation communication network during the '15th Five-Year Plan' period (2026-2030), adopting a moderately forward-looking approach. The recently released 'Information and Communication Industry Development 15th Five-Year Plan' sets targets for 2030: 5G user penetration reaching 95%, gigabit-plus broadband users hitting 320 million, and intelligent computing power reaching 980 exaflops. Vice Minister of Industry and Information Technology Yu Xiaohui stated that the strategy should be application-driven, moderately ahead of demand, and systematic, including evolving broadband networks to dual 10-gigabit speeds, building low-orbit satellite internet systems, optimizing international sea-land network layouts, and expanding computing infrastructure. The plan also calls for deep integration of satellite and terrestrial networks, applications like direct satellite-to-phone connectivity and satellite IoT, development of 6G base stations, and strengthening standards for computing networks and quantum communications. As of July 2025, China had 5.154 million 5G base stations and intelligent computing power of 2,185 exaflops.
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China to Systematically Build Next-Gen Communication Networks with Moderate Advance
According to the China International Information and Communication Exhibition, during the '15th Five-Year Plan' period, China will seize strategic opportunities for next-generation communication network construction, advancing systematically with a moderately forward-looking approach. The recently released 'Information and Communication Industry Development 15th Five-Year Plan' sets targets for 2030: full coverage of advanced networks, 95% 5G user penetration, 320 million gigabit-plus broadband users, and smart computing power reaching 9800 EFLOPs. Vice Minister of Industry and Information Technology Yu Xiaohui stated that construction should be application-driven, moderately forward-looking, and systematic, including evolving broadband to dual 10-gigabit, building low-orbit satellite internet systems, optimizing international sea-land networks, and expanding computing infrastructure to support an integrated computing network. Officials noted that AI-driven digital intelligence technologies present major opportunities. By July 2025, China had 5.154 million 5G base stations, initial 10-gigabit optical network deployment, and 2185 EFLOPs of smart computing power. The plan also includes integrating satellite and terrestrial networks, developing phone-to-satellite and satellite IoT applications, and building 6G base stations while strengthening standards for computing networks and quantum communications.
Read sourceChina to Advance Next-Generation Communication Networks Systematically During 15th Five-Year Plan
According to a report from Cailianshe on September 23, citing CCTV News, China plans to systematically advance the construction of next-generation communication networks during the '15th Five-Year Plan' period (2026-2030). Vice Minister of Industry and Information Technology Yu Xiaohui stated that the approach will be application-driven, moderately forward-looking, and systematic. Specific measures include promoting the evolution of broadband networks to dual 10-gigabit speeds, systematically building a low-orbit satellite internet system, optimizing the layout of international land and sea cables, expanding and upgrading computing power infrastructure, and strengthening the coordination between computing networks and computing power interconnection to better support the construction of an integrated computing power network.
Read sourceChina to Advance Next-Generation Communication Networks with Moderate Front-Loading and Systematic Approach
According to a report from the China International Information and Communication Exhibition, during the '15th Five-Year Plan' period (2026-2030), China will seize strategic opportunities for next-generation communication network construction. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's Vice Minister Yu Xiaohui stated that the country should adhere to an application-driven, moderately front-loaded, and systematic approach to building new communication networks. Specific plans include advancing broadband networks toward dual 10-gigabit speeds, promoting the construction of low-orbit satellite internet systems, optimizing the international land and sea network layout, expanding and upgrading computing power infrastructure, and strengthening the coordination between computing networks and computing power interconnection to better support the integrated computing power network.
Read sourceChina's Vice Minister Yu Xiaohui Outlines Five Priorities for Information and Communications Industry Development
On September 23, 2026, at the opening ceremony of the China International Information and Communication Exhibition (PT Expo) in Beijing, Vice Minister of Industry and Information Technology Yu Xiaohui delivered a speech outlining the state of China's information and communications industry and five key recommendations for the '15th Five-Year Plan' period (2026-2030). Yu reported that as of July 2026, China had 5.154 million 5G base stations, 33.04 million 10G PON ports with gigabit network capability, and intelligent computing power reaching 2185 EFLOPS (FP16). He noted that China is in the first global tier for 5G-A and 6G R&D and standards. His five recommendations included: seizing opportunities in next-generation communication network construction to strengthen the digital infrastructure; accelerating 6G core technology and standards to maintain leadership; deepening integration of digital technologies with the real economy, especially AI; improving industry governance and user protection; and fostering full-chain industry collaboration and international openness. Yu emphasized that AI represents a major technological revolution that will transform communication networks.
Read sourceChina to Advance Next-Generation Communication Network Construction Ahead of Schedule
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced plans to systematically advance the construction of next-generation communication networks in a moderately超前 (ahead of schedule) manner. Vice Minister Yu Xiaohui stated that the approach should be application-driven, moderately超前, and systematic, promoting the evolution of broadband networks to dual 10-gigabit speeds and low-orbit satellite internet. The recently released '15th Five-Year Plan' for the information and communication industry sets targets for 2030, including 95% 5G user penetration, 320 million gigabit-plus broadband users, and intelligent computing power reaching 980 exaflops per second. These goals aim to lay a solid foundation for the basic modernization of the information and communication industry by 2035.
Read sourceChina to Advance Next-Gen Communication Networks and Expand Computing Infrastructure
According to a report from the科创板日报 (STAR Market Daily) and published on东方财富网 (East Money), China plans to systematically advance the construction of next-generation communication networks during the '15th Five-Year Plan' period (2026-2030). Vice Minister of Industry and Information Technology Yu Xiaohui stated that the approach will be application-driven, moderately forward-looking, and systematic. Specific initiatives include evolving broadband networks toward dual 10-gigabit speeds and advancing low-orbit satellite internet. The report also mentions promoting the expansion and quality improvement of computing power infrastructure. The statement reflects China's strategic push to upgrade its digital infrastructure to support future economic and technological development.
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