Perspectives on Chinese mobile communications

The successful admission to the World Trade Organization has given China new momentum for further development of its mobile communications infrastructure and fueled international competition as well in the mobile communication market of the country. Since the opening up of its economy, China has spent billions of dollars to purchase equipment from foreign telecommunication manufacturers, which has created a heavy burden to modernize its legacy industrial sectors. China, as the largest developing country in the world, has been emerging as a nation with the fastest penetration rate growth in mobile communications, exceeding the United States to become the largest single mobile cellular market in terms of subscriber population. This article not only outlines the current status but also presents some perspectives on China´s mobile communications, including the China´s mobile communication market and the China´s mobile communication R&D activities.