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Korea Herald
20-06-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
GSMA: MWC25 Shanghai showcased tech innovation in robotics, AI and 5G-A from China and Asia to an international audience
MWC25 Shanghai saw strong international participation and attendance, with 45,000 attendees including nearly 4,000 from the C-suite and over 40% representing industries beyond mobile SHANGHAI, June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MWC25 concludes following three days of innovative technology showcases, keynote sessions and collaborative discussions. Charismatic humanoid robots, urban robo-taxis, AI-enabled devices, satellite comms, EVs and more delighted the 45,000 attendees from 128 countries and territories. The global thought leadership stage set by MWC25 saw nearly 40% of the event's 400 speakers hail from international markets. By welcoming policymakers and leaders to the first GSMA Policy Leaders Forum, including 35 delegations from regions such as LATAM, Asia, the Middle East, Eurasia and Africa, MWC Shanghai is the ideal platform for business leaders, policymakers and the international community to meet, network and collaborate. John Hoffman, CEO of GSMA Ltd., said: " MWC25 Shanghai has once again proven its place as a global meeting point for the industry. China and Asia's exceptional technological innovation is awe-inspiring; from the show floor to the keynote stage, it's been fantastic to see such a diverse mix of companies and ideas driving the future of connectivity. On behalf of the GSMA, my sincere thanks to H.E. Wang Jingtao, Vice Minister, Cyberspace Administration of China; H.E. Chen Jie, Vice Mayor of Shanghai; Mr. Wu Jincheng, Governor of Pudong New Area; and all our attendees, exhibitors, partners and sponsors for making this such a successful edition of MWC Shanghai. We're already looking forward to welcoming you back in 2026." 400 speakers and thought leaders joined more than 400 exhibitors, sponsors and partners to contribute to a packed agenda exploring the accelerating shift towards a more intelligent, connected future. Vivek Badrinath, Director General, GSMA, said: " This week has highlighted the rapid progress of the Chinese ecosystem in the development of 5G-Advanced, AI and open API innovation on the path to achieving 5G's full potential MWC Shanghai continues to be a valuable platform to share ideas, launch partnerships, and be recognised for important work. Congratulations to everyone involved in making this event a success." The GSMA's Head of Greater China, Sihan Bo Chen & the GSMA's Head of MWC Americas and Shanghai, Erich Hermann took a L4-level, robo-taxi by the Pudong Government. They reflect on MWC25 Shanghai's platform for inspirational tech use cases, looking forward to MWC25 Las Vegas where IT leaders will explore the industrial connectivity enabling these real-world applications.
Korea Herald
19-06-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
ZTE CDO Cui Li at MWC25 Shanghai: Digital and Intelligent Evolution, Usher in a New Era of AI Civilization
SHANGHAI, June 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ZTE Corporation ( / a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, announced that Cui Li, the company's Chief Development Officer (CDO), was invited to deliver a keynote speech at "The Techco Transformation: Pioneering the Next Era of Innovation" session and addressed the GTI Summit • Shanghai 2025 with the theme of "Envisioning the Future From 5G-A to 6G" at MWC25 Shanghai. She shared ZTE's innovative practices and strategic insights on driving the digital and intelligent evolution of diverse industries amidst the intelligent revolution powered by AI large models. In her keynote speech at the "The Techco Transformation: Pioneering the Next Era of Innovation" session, Cui Li shared her insights under the theme "Digital and Intelligent Evolution: Usher in a New Era of AI Civilization". She underscored that large AI models have triggered a global wave of intelligent revolution, driving continuous innovations and breakthroughs across technological iterations and ecosystem development. Emphasizing the enduring priorities within AI advancement, she asserted that the focus will remain unwavering: efficient infrastructure, optimized algorithms, and practical applications. In alignment with this trajectory, ZTE prioritizes computing infrastructure, algorithm optimization, and edge-terminal collaboration. Through relentless innovation, ZTE is committed to advancing the democratization of computing and AI, laying a solid foundation for the intelligent transformation of various industries. Driven by innovation, ZTE strives to build an intelligent foundation integrating "network, computing, and energy". Centered on data, algorithms, and technology, the company pursues multidimensional evolution to unleash greater intelligent value. Adhering to the core philosophy of "AI for All", ZTE integrates AI deeply with ICT to build a full-stack and full-scenario intelligent computing solution. Additionally, the company is actively driving the adoption of AI across consumer, home, and industry scenarios, accelerating AI democratization. Cui Li stated that ZTE will continue to enhance the competitiveness of its products and solutions, build a more integrated ecosystem with the its partners, and foster deeper convergence and innovation of AI and ICT. Together with ecosystem partners, ZTE aims to address the challenges of privacy, security, and ethics in AI, so as to create an open, collaborative, and trustworthy ecosystem and promote digital and intelligent advancements across all industries, opening up a new era of civilization. At the GTI Summit • Shanghai 2025, Cui Li delivered a speech titled "Intelligent Connectivity, Infinite Future", and was invited to the official release ceremony of China Mobile 5G-A Enablement for the Trifecta of New Information Consumption Services White Paper and other innovation initiatives. In her speech, Cui Li shared ZTE's systematic exploration, practical achievements, and strategic insights across three dimensions: advanced connectivity, intelligent computing for all, and deployment on edges and terminals. In terms of advanced connectivity, ZTE collaborates with partners to drive network technology evolution from 5G to 5G-A and eventually to 6G, building the neural hub for the intelligent era. Regarding intelligent computing, ZTE focuses on hardware, software, and data to build efficient infrastructure, enable effective implementation, and enhance intelligence. As a result, the company maximizes the value of data, and significantly advances AI for all. As for deployment on edges and terminals, adhering to the "AI for All" philosophy, ZTE has launched a full-stack, full-scenario intelligent solution, contributing to reduced costs, higher efficiency, and lower carbon emissions of the entire society. In her speech, Cui Li emphasized that the world of intelligent connectivity is not a solo of technology, but a symphony played by the entire ecosystem. ZTE will join hands with global partners to further democratize AI and other new technologies, and empower the digital and intelligent transformation of various industries, ultimately shaping a future with ubiquitous connectivity, boundless intelligence, and infinite possibilities.
Korea Herald
18-06-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Mobile industry emissions down 8%, but pace must double to hit net zero
LONDON, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The mobile industry's operational emissions fell by 8% between 2019 and 2023, even as mobile connections grew by 9% and data traffic quadrupled, according to the GSMA's fifth annual Mobile Net Zero report released today. The mobile industry has successfully started to decouple emissions from data and connectivity growth – a stark contrast to global emissions, which have increased 4% since 2019. However, to continue progress and keep net zero by 2050 on track, emissions must fall by 7.5% annually until 2030 – more than twice the average annual rate to date. Key findings include: The acceleration in decarbonisation is driven by operator actions to improve network energy efficiency and transition to clean energy, including solar and battery storage, while reducing reliance on diesel generators. Encouraging new analysis was published today to frame discussions at MWC25 Shanghai in China – where there are more than one billion 5G connections. Preliminary 2024 data shows a 4% operational emissions reduction year-on-year driven by a more than quadrupling in renewable energy use by operators. As the industry's largest single market, China's progress is instrumental in achieving global net zero targets. Steven Moore, Head of Climate Action at the GSMA, comments: "Our findings show the mobile industry isn't greenwashing or greenwishing – it's green acting. Emissions are trending in the right direction, but the pace of progress must now double. "This is a global effort, and it's encouraging to see momentum building across every region – from Latin America to Europe and especially to China. " But to sustain this progress, we need broader support: better access to renewables, more policy certainty, and stronger collaboration across the ecosystem. Climate transition plans will play an increasingly important role in navigating what comes next."
Cision Canada
18-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Mobile industry emissions down 8%, but pace must double to hit net zero
LONDON, June 18, 2025 /CNW/ -- The mobile industry's operational emissions fell by 8% between 2019 and 2023, even as mobile connections grew by 9% and data traffic quadrupled, according to the GSMA's fifth annual Mobile Net Zero report released today. The mobile industry has successfully started to decouple emissions from data and connectivity growth – a stark contrast to global emissions, which have increased 4% since 2019. However, to continue progress and keep net zero by 2050 on track, emissions must fall by 7.5% annually until 2030 – more than twice the average annual rate to date. Key findings include: Preliminary 2024 data suggests a further 4.5% drop in emissions – an acceleration on previous years, but still short of the 7.5% annual reduction needed to 2030. 37% of electricity used by operators disclosing to CDP came from renewables in 2023 – avoiding 16 million tonnes of emissions. 81 mobile operators (covering nearly half of global connections) have set or committed to science-based targets. Europe (-56%), NA (-44%), and LatAm (-36%) lead in operational emissions reductions between 2019 and 2023. New analysis of China shows operational emissions fell by 4% in 2024 – the first recorded decline. The acceleration in decarbonisation is driven by operator actions to improve network energy efficiency and transition to clean energy, including solar and battery storage, while reducing reliance on diesel generators. Encouraging new analysis was published today to frame discussions at MWC25 Shanghai in China – where there are more than one billion 5G connections. Preliminary 2024 data shows a 4% operational emissions reduction year-on-year driven by a more than quadrupling in renewable energy use by operators. As the industry's largest single market, China's progress is instrumental in achieving global net zero targets. Steven Moore, Head of Climate Action at the GSMA, comments: "Our findings show the mobile industry isn't greenwashing or greenwishing – it's green acting. Emissions are trending in the right direction, but the pace of progress must now double. "This is a global effort, and it's encouraging to see momentum building across every region – from Latin America to Europe and especially to China. "
India Today
12-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
MWC25 Shanghai to start from June 18, robotaxis and humanoid robots to be part of the show
MWC25 Shanghai is set to begin on June 18, and the three-day event will run until June 20, 2025. The event will bring together global innovators, policymakers, and business leaders to explore the next wave of digital transformation in Asia-Pacific. It will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) and Kerry Hotel Pudong. The MWC Shanghai event promises to showcase some of the most exciting tech trends in the industry right now, including robotaxis, AI-powered smartphones, humanoid robots and by the GSMA, MWC25 Shanghai is being billed as a defining moment for the region's tech market. 'MWC25 Shanghai will explore how 5G, AI, and IoT are transforming industries and accelerating a new era of intelligent, connected growth,' says China now the world's largest 5G market, the event is expected to highlight how mobile connectivity is contributing not just to productivity, but to sustainable societies. According to the GSMA, mobile tech is on track to add $2 trillion to China's economy and nearly $11 trillion globally by drones and AI at MWC Shanghai One of the key new features this year is the GSMA Innovation Frontier Zone. This section will feature cutting-edge innovations across robotics, immersive tech, autonomous mobility and AI. Visitors can expect to see robotaxis and a VR simulation of autonomous driving from There will also be Air taxis, like AutoFlight's Shenglong eVTOL, which can take off vertically and cruise like an aircraft. advertisementAdditionally, on-display will be AI-powered smartphones and smart devices from Honor. Humanoid robots and intelligent drones will also be a part of the exhibition from companies including Leju Robotics, Droidup, Unitree and Zhiyuan new experience is the World Robot Contest Qualifier, which will be held on each day of the event. Often referred to as the 'Olympics of the robotics world,' the contest aims to encourage young tech talent and support innovation in Shanghai will also feature the Future Tech Hall, showcasing emerging tech from the Yangtze River Delta and Greater Bay Area. Visitors can explore booths from companies like Shanghai Spacesail, Unicom Air Net, xFusion Digital Technologies and more. The 4YFN Zone – short for Four Years From Now – also returns to MWC Shanghai, offering a platform for Asia Pacific's most promising startups and innovators to connect with global first for the event is a collaboration with IOTE, Asia's leading IoT expo. This tie-up will add a dedicated section on IoT technology, covering everything from RFID and edge computing to visual Shanghai will also host the Asia Mobile Awards (AMOs) on June 19, which will be day-2 of the event. This year introduces three new categories: Best AI Innovation in Asia, Best Mobile Innovation for Climate Action, and an award recognising SME are also a few thought leadership programmes at the event that includes Industry Summits covering Agentic AI, AI-Powered Telcos, smart mobility, 5G monetisation and sustainability. The GSMA Policy Leaders Forum will be held for the first time at MWC Shanghai, bringing global policymakers together to discuss the impact of AI, digital transformation and the road to GSMA Digital Leaders Programme will also be returning to MWC Shanghai – for the 7th year. It will focus on the impact of AI on global digital names on the rollThis year's keynote speakers include top names from Asia-Pacific's tech and telecom sector, such as:-James Li, CEO, Honor-Eric Xu, Deputy Chairman, Huawei-Bo Gao, Managing Director, AI Club Asia-Yang Jie, Executive Director & Chairman, China Mobile-Zhiyong Zhang, Chairman, China Tower-Zhu Huarong, Chairman, Chongqing Changan Automobile-Anna Yip, CEO of International Digital Services, Singtel-Cui Li, Chief Development Officer, ZTE
