A seminar on 5G and industrial internet was held in Rudong county, Nantong on Nov 25. Industry experts and enterprises were invited to share their opinions about cutting-edge technologies and the latest development trends in the industry, as well as the enterprises' practical experience and achievements in the fields of 5G and industrial internet.

Rudong county hopes to accelerate the digital transformation of traditional industries and realize high-quality economic development through technical exchanges.

In recent years, guided by 5G and the industrial internet, the county has focused on accelerating the construction of 5G infrastructure and strengthening support for policies and production factors and has effectively promoted the digital and intelligent development of the manufacturing industry.

So far, a total of 387 5G base stations have been built in Rudong, covering traffic hubs, main scenic spots and core business circles.

In addition, a strategic cooperation agreement on promoting the construction and application of 5G network from 2020 to 2025 in Rudong was signed by the county government and the China Mobile Nantong branch.

The two sides agreed to cooperate deeply over the next five years in new infrastructure, innovative 5G services and construction of smart cities as well as development of intelligent industries to integrate information technologies into all areas of society.