On January 8, 2023, the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology released the "White Paper on China's 5G Development and Economic and Social Impact (2022)".

The white paper pointed out that 5G's role in empowering and driving economic and social development continues to increase. It is estimated that in 2022, 5G will directly drive the total economic output of 1.45 trillion yuan, directly drive the economic added value of about 392.9 billion yuan, an increase of 12% and 31% over 2021, and indirectly drive the total output of about 3.49 trillion yuan. The economic added value is about 1.27 trillion yuan.

In terms of 5G development, my country's 5G development is getting better. my country's 5G network has basically completed continuous outdoor coverage in urban and rural areas. As of the end of November 2022, the total number of 5G base stations in my country has reached 2.287 million, accounting for more than 60% of the total number of 5G base stations in the world. The scale of 5G individual users in my country continues to expand, and the user penetration rate exceeds 30%. my country's 5G industry applications are developing in depth, and 5G and different industry applications are characterized by echelon penetration.

In terms of industrial development, 5G promotes the steady growth of the digital industry. 5G promotes the continuous growth of the information service business of operating companies. From January to November 2022, the three basic telecom companies completed mobile data traffic business revenue of 588.2 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.5%, accounting for 40.6% of telecom business revenue, driving telecom business Revenue rose 0.2 percent. 5G drives network equipment revenue growth and iterative upgrades of consumer-grade terminal equipment, stabilizing the basic revenue of manufacturing companies, and at the same time promoting manufacturing companies to build end-to-end 5G application solution supply capabilities and transform into industrial digital transformation solution providers. In addition, 5G is combined with digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing to continuously explore new application scenarios in the fields of industry, agriculture, commerce, social governance, public services, and cultural entertainment, helping to stimulate the potential of industrial digitalization and improve the quality of life of the people. quality of life.

According to the white paper, the next 3 to 5 years will be a period of strategic opportunities and a critical period for the large-scale development of 5G commercialization and application in my country. We should follow the law of industrial development, be guided by market demand, gather forces from all parties in the industry, and continuously improve network supply capabilities. Strengthen the continuous evolution of technical standards, enhance the ability of the technology industry to match supply and demand, promote the innovation and development of individual and industry applications, and build a complete and stable integrated ecosystem that coexists and grows together.