China has made significant strides in integrating 5G technology with its industrial sectors, now boasting over 17,000 5G+ industrial internet projects that span all 41 major industrial categories.
These projects demonstrate China’s commitment to leveraging next-generation communication technologies to transform traditional industries. The nation has constructed more than 4,000 5G factories, with 700 recognized by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology as high-level 5G factories. These advancements are revolutionizing manufacturing and making impactful changes in sectors such as mining, power, and ports.
The concept of 5G+ industrial internet involves using 5G technology to build new infrastructure, application models, and industrial ecosystems deeply integrated with the industrial economy. This integration enables comprehensive connectivity among people, machines, objects, and systems, fostering smarter equipment and more efficient production processes.
In 2024, the core industrial internet sector in China reached a value-added output of 1.53 trillion yuan (approximately $210 billion), marking a 10.65 percent increase year-on-year and accounting for 3.81 percent of the national GDP, according to the China Academy of Industrial Internet. These figures highlight the sector’s steady progress and its vital role in supporting the nation’s economic growth.
Furthermore, ten provinces and cities reported that their industrial internet core industries exceeded a value-added output of 50 billion yuan in 2024. Notably, Guangdong, Jiangsu, Beijing, and Zhejiang each surpassed the significant milestone of 100 billion yuan. These achievements underscore the regional contributions to the country’s industrial internet development.
Local governments have played a crucial role in this transformation by strengthening connections between industries and financial resources. They have encouraged financial institutions and investment funds to support 5G+ industrial internet and 5G factory projects, accelerating the integration of cutting-edge technologies with traditional industries.
Additionally, 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 robust growth provides strong momentum for regional economic development and underscores the nationwide impact of embracing advanced technologies.
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China has over 17,000 5G+industrial internet projects in 41 sectors
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