MWC Shanghai: AI in focus as China’s telecoms operators and gear makers seek new growth

Senior executives from China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom, Huawei and ZTE presented their AI strategies at the MWC Shanghai trade show. — SCMP

Artificial intelligence (AI) took centre stage at MWC Shanghai, the regional edition of the world’s largest mobile communications industry trade show, as China’s telecommunications network operators and equipment suppliers look to advances in the technology to bolster their businesses.

Senior executives from China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom, Huawei Technologies and ZTE Corp presented their AI strategies at Wednesday’s opening of MWC Shanghai, which runs until Friday. The event’s main themes are the “AI Economy”, “5G and Beyond” and “Manufacturing DX”, referring to digital transformation.