China's 5G phone shipments set to top 100m this year

Rapid investment in next-generation network supports surge in demand

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The penetration of 5G phones in China is expected to surge as customers continue to upgrade equipment. © Reuters

SHUNSUKE TABETA, Nikkei staff writer

BEIJING -- China's shipment of 5G smartphones is expected to exceed 100 million units this year, according to official estimates released Thursday, underscoring the rapid spread of the next-generation communication technology in the country.

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