A secret aircraft has been built inside the Scaled Composites facility in Mojave, California. Credit: Google Maps
The GSMA Innovation Forum in Shenzhen brought together industry leaders to explore three key growth areas for China's digital ecosystem: Mobile AI, the emerging low-altitude economy, and global market expansion. The event featured the release of a comprehensive report analyzing nearly 20 AI deployments across vertical industries including healthcare, manufacturing, and public services. GSMA announced new strategic partners for MWC26 Shanghai, including China Tower, Fraunhofer, and Singtel. Forum discussions emphasized the critical role of 5G/6G networks in enabling beyond visual line of sight operations for commercial UAVs and eVTOL aircraft, positioning China as a global leader in digital transformation.
Key Takeaways
China is positioning itself as the global leader in integrating advanced mobile networks with low-altitude economy operations, setting standards for worldwide UAV and eVTOL commercialization.
Why This Matters
This signals China's strategic focus on integrating 5G/6G connectivity with low-altitude operations, directly impacting global UAV and eVTOL market development.