China to Reach 1.8 bn 5G Connections by 2030 as Operators Invest $194 bn in Networks: GSMA

China is set to strengthen its position as the world’s largest 5G market , with 1.8 billion 5G connections expected by 2030, accounting for more than 30 percent of global 5G connections, according to the GSMA’s Mobile Economy China 2026 report. Continued investments in next-generation networks, expanding 5G-Advanced deployments, and new spectrum allocations are expected to drive subscriber growth, operator revenues, and digital transformation across industries. Forecast on 5G connections in Chin