Ahead of its Post MWC Sharing Event in Beijing, the GSMA shared that the impact of mobile technologies and digital transformation will contribute $2 trillion to China’s economy, or 8.3% of China’s GDP.
Published recently, findings from the ‘Mobile Economy China 2025’ report showed that 5G and its ecosystem will benefit all sectors of the Chinese economy, with the manufacturing sector expected to drive 40% of the $2 trillion economic impact by 2030.
In a media briefing prior to the Post MWC Sharing Event, the GSMA’s Director General, Vivek Badrinath, Chief Marketing Officer, Lara Dewar and CEO John Hoffman reflected on insights from MWC Barcelona and previewed what could be expected at MWC25 Shanghai.
The GSMA leadership visited Chinese technology companies outside of telecoms including Bytedance, iFlytek, JD.COM, Lenovo, and Xiaomi to discuss collaboration with the mobile industry as well as developments for MWC25 Shanghai. In addition, CMO Lara Dewar hosted the GSMA’s Women for Tech dinner on 8th April in Beijing.
“China continues to show how advanced 5G services, mobile innovation, AI and digital services can have real economic impact. 5G already accounts for more than half of mobile connections in China and is the cornerstone for the mobile industry’s trillion-dollar contribution to China’s GDP today,” said Vivek Badrinath, Director General of the GSMA. “And with AI integration, Chinese operators are putting AI at the heart of intelligent solutions across industries. I am excited to be here and witness first-hand how these technologies are opening new possibilities, reshaping businesses, and making lives better. I look forward to MWC Shanghai, which will showcase how global collaboration and innovation is accelerating the future of digital connectivity.”
Key report findings:
- In 2024, mobile technologies and services generated $1.2 trillion of economic value, around 6.2% of China’s GDP
- Chinese operators are leading the growing shift by developing solutions for the enterprise segment by integrating AI and leveraging their 5G Standalone (SA) and 5G-Advanced network for tailored, intelligent solutions across industries
- While mobile technologies will benefit all sectors of the Chinese economy, some industries will see this more than others, such as manufacturing, due to their ability to incorporate the latest wave of digital technologies including 5G, IoT and AI
- The number of mobile Internet users is projected to grow from 1.17 billion in 2024 to 1.22 billion by 2030, increasing penetration from 80% to 84%
- Mobile data traffic in China is expected to quadruple by the end of 2030, reaching almost 70GB per mobile connection per month
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