On June 23, news emerged that the MWC26 Shanghai (Mobile World Congress Shanghai) is slated to commence on June 24. On the eve of this grand opening, the GSMA (Global System for Mobile Communications Association) unveiled its 2026 China Mobile Economy Development Report. The report reveals that China's 5G connections constitute over 40% of the global total. By 2025, mobile technology is projected to generate an economic value of $1.5 trillion for China, representing 7.2% of its GDP. This figure is anticipated to surge to $2.1 trillion by 2030. Sihan Bo, President of GSMA Greater China, emphasized that these figures signify that the mobile industry has evolved beyond mere connectivity. It has now become an omnipresent foundational capability and a pivotal force propelling productivity enhancement, deepening AI service applications, and steering sustainable economic growth.
