Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: Will make an early layout of technological innovation in 6G, artificial intelligence, quantum information and other fields

Securities Times News reported that on October 23, the National Reform and Development Commission held a press conference to introduce the development of industry and information technology in the first three quarters of 2024. The spokesperson and chief engineer of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Zhao Zhiguo, said that in the next step, we will adhere to the "construction, use and research" of the three aspects, continuously optimize and strengthen the information communication industry, and provide strong support for the construction of manufacturing power, network power and digital China. First, promote the upgrading of network facilities, issue follow-up policies for the development of "double gigabit" (5G and 10Gbps optical fiber network) networks as soon as possible, and carry out pilot deployment of 10Gbps optical fiber networks. Second, accelerate the research and development of key core technologies, continuously promote the development and product research of 5G evolution (5G-A), non-terrestrial networks (NTN) and other technologies, and pre-arrange technological innovation in fields such as 6G, artificial intelligence and quantum information. Third, promote deep integration with the real economy. Issue follow-up policies related to the large-scale application of 5G and the high-quality development of industrial Internet as soon as possible, continuously create high-level 5G factories, and carry out pilot construction of "5G + industrial Internet" integration applications. Fourth, balance development and security. Deeply implement the implementation plan for enhancing data security capabilities, data security risk assessment and other policies, and continuously enhance the security protection capabilities of information infrastructure. Fifth, expand the high-level opening of the telecommunications industry. Encourage foreign enterprises to carry out business in the pilot areas such as Internet data centers (IDC) and Internet access services (ISP). Do a good job in the management and service of foreign enterprises, and protect investment rights in accordance with the law. Promote the opening of the telecommunications industry to a new stage.