Ever wondered how fast the digital world moves? 🌐 During the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), the Chinese mainland went all-in on its digital makeover, and the numbers are mind-blowing.
By June 2025, the mainland rolled out 4.55 million 5G base stations and hooked up 226 million users to gigabit broadband – that’s internet speeds so quick, buffering is basically a myth. 📶💨
On the computing front, it ranks second globally, powering everything from AI research to data crunching. Simply put, "computing power" is the ability to process huge amounts of data super fast – and the Chinese mainland is flexing big-time. 💪🤖
This huge tech push sparked fresh business models and hot new sectors. Think next-level online shopping, remote learning that lets you study on the go, telemedicine that brings doctors to your screen, and the “5G+ industrial internet” unlocking smart factories. 🛒🏭📱
Even rural communities are riding this wave. Farmers now use mobile apps to sell produce, manage logistics, and boost incomes right from their phones. It’s digital empowerment IRL. 🚜📲
Under the hood, domestic tech is scaling up fast. Integrated circuit innovation is speeding along, and homegrown operating systems like HarmonyOS now power over 1.19 billion devices. Plus, the Chinese mainland holds 60% of the world’s AI patents – a clear sign of its innovation chops. 💡🔒
Then there’s data: more than 400,000 data-related businesses popped up by 2024, with the market hitting 5.86 trillion yuan – that’s over double what it was five years earlier. This booming data economy sets the stage for even more breakthroughs in the years ahead. 📊💥
In a nutshell, the Chinese mainland’s digital infrastructure sprint is laying down a solid foundation for smarter cities, cooler tech, and economic growth that can keep pace with our plugged-in lives. Stay tuned as the next chapter unfolds! 🚀
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China's digital infra makes strides during 14th Five-Year Plan period
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