1. The clear focus of technological development in China’s 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) will drive higher-value economic growth and reduce reliance on foreign-made technologies. 2. Semiconductors will remain the key priority of tech development, with China’s share of global chip production likely to increase over time, though full self-sufficiency remains only a distant possibility. 3. Domestic 5G deployments will accelerate, with the focus to gradually shift towards enterprise applications; expertise and insights gained will be transferred to international markets willing to risk using Chinese technology. 4. Smart cities will be a key use case of 5G and other technological standards, including IoT and AI, and will involve cooperation between multiple sectors.
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