A string of Chinese and foreign telecom and smartphone companies have participated in China's 6G technical trials and tests in 2023, as 6G is moving from a concept to a crucial stage for technological breakthroughs, said a government-affiliated expert.

Wang Zhiqin, head of the IMT-2030 (6G) Promotion Group, a government-affiliated flagship platform in promoting 6G and international cooperation in China, said Shanghai Nokia Bell, Ericsson, China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom, Huawei, ZTE, Vivo and Inspur have participated in China's 6G technical trials and tests in 2023.

China's 6G development adheres to the principle of open cooperation; strengthening international exchanges and cooperation; and signing 6G cooperation memorandums with partners in South Korea, Europe and India, Wang said.