China is making significant strides in the realm of industrial innovation with over 17,000 5G+ industrial internet projects spanning 41 major sectors. This ambitious initiative underscores the nation's commitment to integrating next-generation communication technologies into its industrial framework.
Among these projects, more than 4,000 5G-enabled factories have been established, with 700 earning recognition from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology as high-level 5G factories. These facilities are leading the charge in sectors such as manufacturing, mining, power, and ports, showcasing the practical applications of 5G technology in enhancing industrial efficiency and connectivity.
The core industrial internet sector in China reached a value-added output of 1.53 trillion yuan (approximately $210 billion) in 2024, marking a 10.65 percent year-on-year increase and contributing 3.81 percent to the national GDP, according to the China Academy of Industrial Internet. This robust performance highlights the sector's pivotal role in sustaining and driving the nation's economy.
In 2024, ten provinces and cities reported that their industrial internet core industries exceeded a 50 billion yuan value-added output, with Guangdong, Jiangsu, Beijing, and Zhejiang each surpassing the 100-billion-yuan milestone. These achievements are detailed in a report by the China Academy of Industrial Internet, which outlines the economic development of China's industrial internet industry.
The seamless integration of industrial internet technologies with traditional industries is revolutionizing manufacturing processes, making equipment smarter and production more efficient. Local governments have been instrumental in this transformation, enhancing connections between industries and financial resources. They have actively encouraged financial institutions and investment funds to support 5G+ industrial internet and 5G factory projects.
Furthermore, the China Academy of Industrial Internet reported that 15 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities achieved industrial internet growth rates exceeding 7 percent in 2024. This sustained growth provides strong momentum for regional economic development and underscores the widespread impact of 5G+ industrial internet initiatives across the country.
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China has over 17,000 5G+industrial internet projects in 41 sectors
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