Mobile to Add $2 Trillion to China’s Economy by 2030, Says GSMA
Ahead of its Post MWC Sharing Event in Beijing, the GSMA shared that the impact of mobile technologies and digital transformation will contribute $2 trillion to China’s economy, or 8.3% of China’s GDP. Published now, findings from the Mobile Economy China 2025 report forecast that 5G and its ecosystem will benefit all sectors of the Chinese economy, with the manufacturing sector expected to drive 40% of the $2 trillion economic impact by 2030.
These insights come as AI, 5G and IoT are set to be the dominant topics of discussion at MWC25 Shanghai, taking place from June 18 to 20 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) and Kerry Hotel Pudong, following the success of MWC25 Barcelona. In a media briefing ahead of the Post MWC Sharing Event, the GSMA’s Director General, Vivek Badrinath, Chief Marketing Officer, Lara Dewar and CEO GSMA Ltd, John Hoffman reflected on insights from MWC25 Barcelona and previewed what’s to come at MWC25 Shanghai. The GSMA Leadership visited leading Chinese technology companies outside telecoms including Bytedance, iFlytek, JD.COM, Lenovo, and Xiaomi to discuss collaboration with the mobile industry as well as developments for MWC25 Shanghai. In addition, CMO Lara Dewar hosted the GSMA’s Women for Tech dinner on 8 April in Beijing.
Vivek Badrinath, Director General, GSMA
China continues to show how advanced 5G services, mobile innovation, AI and digital services can have real economic impact. 5G already accounts for more than half of mobile connections in China and is the cornerstone for the mobile industry’s trillion-dollar contribution to China’s GDP today. And with AI integration, Chinese operators are putting AI at the heart of intelligent solutions across industries. I am excited to be here and witness first-hand how these technologies are opening new possibilities, reshaping businesses, and making lives better. I look forward to MWC25 Shanghai, which will showcase how global collaboration and innovation is accelerating the future of digital connectivity.
Sihan Bo Chen, Head, Greater China, GSMA
I am delighted to host our new Director General and the GSMA leadership team in Beijing this week and to gather with industry leaders at our Post MWC Sharing event. It’s testament to our heritage and vision at the GSMA in convening and bringing together stakeholders across the mobile and digital ecosystem to help foster innovation, collaboration and interoperability. As we look ahead to MWC Shanghai, we will bring together top tech players from China and the world to connect with each other and demonstrate how their advanced innovations in 5G and AI are shaping the future of the global tech industry.
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