The Information Office of the State Council convened a press conference to elaborate on the development trends and accomplishments of the information and communications sector during the first three quarters of the year. The conference also shed light on future initiatives aimed at enhancing industry quality and facilitating upgrades, thereby bolstering the growth of advanced manufacturing. Throughout the initial nine months of the year, the information and communications industry maintained a steady growth trajectory. The total volume of telecommunications services witnessed a 7.3% year-on-year surge, while internet business revenue climbed by 8.9% from January to August. Infrastructure capabilities within the industry have also seen consistent enhancement, with the construction of 5.254 million 5G base stations, a gradual expansion of 5G-A network coverage, the deployment of 33.4 million 10G PON ports for gigabit optical networks, and pilot implementations of 10-gigabit optical networks across various scenarios. By the close of September 2026, China's intelligent computing power had soared to 2,592 EFLOPS, reflecting a remarkable 146% increase from the previous year and offering robust support for the swift advancement of the artificial intelligence sector.