CAS CNIC and the Network Technology Research Institute of China Unicom signed a cooperative agreement to establish a 5G Technology Joint Laboratory. The two sides will strengthen cooperation in 5G technology development in the near future, and in the long run collaborate on a series of key technologies such as edge computing, network slicing, Internet of Things and industrial Internet. 5G technology is the key strategic direction of the country’s scientific and technological development, which has far-reaching impact on economic development and research.

CAS news release, June 6, 2018