China and the European Union (EU) will jointly establish a
broadband network with transmission speed of above 2.5 Gbps,
according to a joint statement signed in Beijing Thursday.
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Sources with the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology
(MOST) said the broadband network is designed to support research
cooperation by the two sides. It will also open up a new path for
China to construct broadband network, and consequently lower the
cost for international cooperation on research and development.
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An MOST official said the cooperation will also help push
forward the strategic partnership between China and the EU.
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According to the official, China has made a breakthrough in
designing high-end routers and next-generation Internet, after
launching a network using IPv6 technology. China has also carried
out cooperation with the US and Japan on next-generation
Internet.
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(Xinhua News Agency January 13, 2006)