0 Comment(s)
Print
E-mail China.org.cn, January 3, 2025
Zhonghongwang.com:
New information infrastructure, represented by 5G and gigabit optical cable networks, has become a key driver of high-quality economic and social development. Could you please update us on the current progress in this area? What are your next steps? Thank you.
Zhao Zhiguo:
Thank you for your question. I will answer it. Under the unified guidance of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, our ministry has made solid progress in developing new information infrastructure and achieving comprehensive advancement in networks, computing power and new technology infrastructure. We have built the world's largest and most technologically advanced foundational network. Nationwide, we've established 207 "gigabit cities," ensuring gigabit connectivity reaches every county. We've also expanded 5G coverage to over 90% of administrative villages, comprehensively supporting agricultural development and rural prosperity. Mobile Internet of Things (IoT) terminal users now account for 59.2% of total users, and "things" outnumber "people" in network connections. Our computing power infrastructure ranks among the top globally in both scale and capacity. China's total computing power has reached 246 EFLOPS, with latency speeds of 20 milliseconds between national hubs, effectively supporting computing resource allocation and data flow. We have improved China's computing power platforms and public service platforms for interconnected computing power, along with enhanced monitoring for computing power network quality and operational safety. Emerging technologies, including AI, blockchain and quantum information, are flourishing. Nearly 200 registered generative AI models are now providing public services, with registered users exceeding 600 million.
Next, our ministry will work with relevant departments to deeply implement the strategic arrangements of the third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. These arrangements include improving institutions and mechanisms for modernizing infrastructure to promote the coordinated development of new information infrastructure.
First, we will develop comprehensive plans for backbone network infrastructure. This includes strengthening the planning of interprovincial trunk optical cable networks, formulating medium- and long-term plans for international communication facilities, accelerating the expansion of international submarine and terrestrial cables, and coordinating the planning and construction of cross-border infrastructure such as international terrestrial cables, international railways, and international oil and gas pipelines. We will also develop regional information hubs in border provinces.
Second, we will optimize the layout of computing power infrastructure. We will continue implementing the action plan for the high-quality development of computing infrastructure. Our focus includes coordinating the distribution of computing resources, guiding the orderly construction of computing facilities, strengthening the supply of intelligent computing power, and improving utilization efficiency. We will also continue advancing the interconnection of computing systems and build a unified national market for computing services.
Third, we will deepen coordinated and inclusive regional development. We will support eastern regions in taking the lead to explore new models for implementing technologies such as 5G-Advanced and AI. We will guide central, western and northeastern regions in accelerating the development of gigabit cities and encourage western regions to strategically locate major computing facilities in areas with significant cost advantages. We will also advance universal telecommunications and broadband services in border areas to enhance network coverage in rural and remote regions.
Fourth, we will promote the integrated development of information infrastructure and traditional infrastructure. This includes coordinating the construction of the Internet of Vehicles (IoV) roadside facilities along highways and urban trunk roads. We will also explore the establishment of integrated sensing and communication network facilities for the low-altitude economy, efficiently arrange urban sensing terminals, and jointly construct city-level IoT sensing terminal management and data analysis platforms. We will also comprehensively build a three-dimensional real-world model of China and establish a digital China spatiotemporal foundation and data integration platform. Thank you.
Go to Forum >>0 Comment(s)