China has officially included the commercial launch of 6G services in its 2026-2030 telecommunications development plan, signaling a significant push for the next generation of mobile technology.

• The plan aims to launch 6G commercial services “at an appropriate time” within the 15th Five-Year Plan period.
• Key targets for 2030 include 50 5G base stations per 10,000 people and 95% 5G user penetration.
• Globally, 6G specifications are not expected until late 2028 and spectrum allocation is pending at the World Radiocommunication Conference in 2027.