Since the 1980s, mobile communication has undergone major transitions
from 1G to 4G, at a rate of roughly one generation per decade. And the
next upgrade is set to come soon, with 5G heralding a new era of
large-bandwidth Internet, and a multi-connection, low-latency Internet
of Everything.
5G technology will be the standard for next-generation mobile Internet,
and it will not only enhance the individual user's experience, but also
provide technical support for artificial-intelligence-based
applications, such as smart manufacturing, smart healthcare, smart
government, smart cities and driverless cars. As a result, 5G is
regarded as the "infrastructure" of the industrial Internet and
artificial intelligence and both China and the United States are
striving to become the 5G leader and spearhead this new generation of
international mobile communication standards. Though trade tensions
between China and the United States continue to escalate, with products
ranging from soybeans to mobile phones and automobiles being affected,
5G technology may be the true cause of trade wars between the world's
top two economies.
In short, 5G will change not only society, but also international trade
patterns. This book describes various 5G scenarios, changes and values;
explains the standards, technologies and development directions behind
5G; and explores new models, new formats and new trends in 5G-based
artificial intelligence.
