Beijing to build at least 20 5G factories by 2027

BEIJING -- Beijing has unveiled a plan to accelerate the integration of 5G and industrial internet, targeting the construction of at least 20 5G factories by 2027.

According to the Beijing 5G+ industrial internet innovation development implementation plan (2025-2027), jointly released by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology and the Beijing Communications Administration, the city will also establish no fewer than 50 5G industry-specific networks and cultivate an equal number of suppliers of comprehensive and industry-specific 5G application solutions.

Priority will be given to optimizing 5G network coverage in key manufacturing zones and enterprise-dense areas, with deployments of industrial 5G private networks and 5G-Advanced (5G-A).

Leading companies in sectors such as electronics, automobiles, equipment and biopharmaceuticals will drive the construction of 5G factories, said the economy and information technology bureau.

Beijing will also promote technological innovation by validating 5G applications in fields including industrial manufacturing, connected vehicles and healthcare. The city plans to advance the research and preliminary deployment of 6G in industrial settings.