Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: Will systematically deploy the research and development of cutting-edge technologies such as 6G and the next-generation Internet

On April 21, the State Council Information Office held a press conference to introduce the development of industry and information technology in the first quarter of 2026. Xie Cun, spokesperson for the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and director of the Department of Information and Communication Development, stated that next, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will further strengthen the construction of information and communication infrastructure, consolidate and enhance the competitive advantage and leading position of the information and communication industry, continuously solidify the digital foundation for high-quality economic and social development, focusing on three key areas. First, to leverage advantages, promote deep coverage of 5G gigabit optical networks, continuously advance the “Signal Upgrade” special campaign, and improve network coverage and supply capacity; second, to promote upgrades, accelerate large-scale commercial use of 5G, drive the evolution of dual gigabit networks to dual ten-thousand-gigabit networks, and accelerate the development of mobile Internet of Things and intelligent connectivity of all things; third, to foster collaboration, systematically plan the research and development of frontier technologies such as 6G and the next-generation Internet, and promote collaborative innovation between the information and communication industry and vertical industries. (Securities Times)