Hold onto your smartphones, folks! China is turbocharging its tech ecosystem with a bold plan to turn everyday life into a sci-fi movie . The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology just unveiled a roadmap to ramp up mobile IoT (Internet of Things) for 'Intelligent Connectivity' – think self-driving cars chatting with traffic lights and fridges ordering milk before you run out.
By 2027, the plan aims for:
- Over 3.6 billion IoT connections (that’s 5x the world’s population in 1970!
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- Smart car systems making decisions faster than your group chat picks lunch spots
- Healthcare gadgets that could rival Dr. Strange’s diagnostics
Imagine your future commute: cars navigating via real-time IoT data while your smartwatch nags you about hydration levels. The ministry's blueprint also promises industrial clusters and demo hubs to turn these visions into reality.
Pro tip: With 2.55B IoT connections already humming (59% of China’s mobile network), this tech leap could reshape everything from global supply chains to your TikTok-worthy smart home setup .
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China moves to propel mobile IoT for 'Intelligent Connectivity'
cgtn.com