China approves 6GHz trial spectrum for 6G development
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Updated · CGTN · May 8
China approves 6GHz trial spectrum for 6G development
11 articles · Updated · CGTN · May 8
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said the approval lets the IMT-2030 promotion group run 6G trials in selected regions.
The trials will support technical research, testing and validation against key 6G scenarios and performance indicators defined by the International Telecommunication Union.
Beijing said the allocation should speed 6G research and development, standardisation and industrialisation, supporting higher-quality growth in China's next-generation telecoms sector.
As China's 6G trials begin, who will ultimately write the rules for the next era of global communication?
Is the global race to 6G a necessary leap forward or a multi-billion dollar gamble on unproven technology?
Will 6G's power to sense our physical world come at the unavoidable cost of our personal privacy?
China Approves 6GHz Band for 6G Trials: Strategic Roadmap, Technical Challenges, and Global Race for Standardization
Overview
China has officially approved the 6GHz band for 6G technical trials, marking a major step in its unified and mobile-first approach to spectrum allocation. This move is driven by the IMT-2030 Promotion Group, which unites telecom operators, manufacturers, and research institutes to lead 6G research and development. Building on its successful 5G rollout and ongoing 5G-Advanced deployment, China is accelerating its technological progress and aiming to shape global 6G standards. By issuing new trial licenses and fostering a strong industry ecosystem, China positions itself as a leader in the next generation of mobile communication.