Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: Accelerate the promotion of the upgraded version of "5G + Industrial Internet"

This morning, the State Council Information Office held a press conference to introduce the development of industry and information technology in the first quarter of 2026. The meeting announced that the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology continues to promote the large-scale development of “5G + Industrial Internet” and has fully achieved the “Hundred-Thousand” action goals for 5G factories. Data shows that China has built more than 25k “5G + Industrial Internet” projects, established 1,260 categorized and distinctive 5G factories, created 100 technologically advanced and benchmark-leading 5G factories, with an average product quality increase of 20.5%, operational cost reduction of 18.4%, and an average capacity increase of 24.7%. Xie Cun, Director of the Department of Information and Communication Development at the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, stated: Promoting the comprehensive enhancement of capabilities in network infrastructure, technological products, integrated applications, industrial ecosystems, and public services for “5G + Industrial Internet,” building a new industrial network represented by 5G, accelerating the widespread integration of “5G + Industrial Internet” into key sectors of the real economy, and providing solid support for the intelligent, green, and integrated development of manufacturing. (CCTV News)