Beijing is positioning itself to lead global 6G development by creating an open test environment that aims to drive localization and commercialization of original breakthroughs, aiming to drive the localization and commercialization of original 6G breakthroughs, according to the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission and the Administrative Commission of Zhongguancun Science Park.
A research team led by Zhang Ping, an academician with the Chinese Academy of Engineering and professor at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, deployed the world's first 6G field test network in July, combining communication and artificial intelligence technologies.
The city released an action plan in September to advance 6G innovation, outlining goals for technological breakthroughs, test platforms and industrial ecosystem development.
A small-scale 6G test network operating in Beijing now supports multiple converged technologies, including millimeter waves and light-based data transmission, enabling the validation of more than 10 new 6G technologies.
Yang Hua, deputy director of the ZGC Institute of Ubiquitous-X Innovation and Applications, said 6G applications will expand into satellite communications, low-altitude drones and AI, driving advances in smart terminals, intelligent vehicles, and other emerging technologies.
Looking ahead, Beijing plans to develop specialized smart base stations and core network equipment to advance its 6G industry. The city aims to attract global talent and industrial resources by leveraging its expertise in the Internet of Vehicles and low-altitude economics.
The sixth generation of mobile communication technology promises enhanced speed, latency and reliability compared to 5G. It will integrate environmental detection systems, AI, big data and security capabilities to enable intelligent connections across a wide array of applications.