From the streets to high-rise buildings, 5G technology has penetrated into almost every corner of our lives. Behind this, China and Japan have launched an invisible wrestling in the competition of communication technology.
Not long ago, Japan claimed to have successfully developed the world's first 6G communication device, which it claims is 287 times faster than China's 5G technology. This news has undoubtedly caused quite a stir in the international community. However, looking beyond the surface of this staggering number, it's not hard to see a huge gulf between the practicality and ubiquity of technology.
As a powerhouse in communication technology, China's 5G technology has matured and is widely used in all walks of life. As 5G technology has taken root in the hearts of the people, from smart cities to telemedicine, China's 5G technology has played a huge role.
Although Japan used to be a leader in the field of communications, since the 90s, due to the dual influence of the market and policies, Japan's communication technology has gradually lost its leading edge.
In 2019, when 5G technology was in the global spotlight, Japan accounted for only 5% of the world's technology patents, a figure that is quite small internationally.
In the face of Japan's breakthrough in 6G technology, we need to objectively analyze the real-world application prospects of its technology.
Although Japan's claimed 6G equipment is theoretically extremely fast, the practical application scenarios of this speed still require a lot of infrastructure support, which are high-cost investments.
At the same time, ultra-high-speed data transmission also faces technical challenges such as equipment heat dissipation, energy consumption, and stability.
China, on the other hand, did not stand still because of this breakthrough by Japan. In fact, China has never slackened its investment in and innovation in communication technology.
China's 6G R&D is also actively underway, but more attention is paid to the balanced development and practical application of technology.
Chinese telecommunications companies have rich experience in promoting the commercialization of technology, and this pragmatic strategy that penetrates into daily life has made China's communication technology not only widely used in China, but also recognized in the international market.
With the rapid development of communication technology, the global technology competition seems to have become particularly fierce. But in this competition, we also see the need for cooperation. The development of communication technology is not just a victory for one country, it is a victory for global connectivity. China continues to emphasize the importance of open cooperation in the research and development of 6G technology, and conducts technical exchanges and cooperation with many countries and regions around the world, which not only promotes technological progress, but also contributes to the unified standards of global communication technology.
However, technical cooperation does not mean the disappearance of competition. When Japan announced its breakthrough in 6G technology, it undoubtedly wanted to occupy a place in the global communication technology race. This kind of competition is necessary, it prompts countries to constantly break through in technology research and development, and promote the development of the entire industry. However, such competition should be based on fairness and transparency, and avoid technological monopolies and unfair competition practices.
While Japan's announcement of 6G technology has captured the world's attention, real technological advancements shouldn't just be a game of numbers. The essence of technology is to serve human beings and improve the quality of life. In this regard, China's communication technology development strategy appears to be more down-to-earth.
Facing the future, whether it is 6G or more advanced communication technologies, the real test will be how they fit into people's daily lives, not just competition on technical parameters. The ultimate winner of this technology race should be the one who can transform high technology into universal benefits, and truly achieve people-oriented technology.