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5G has been developing at high speed since 2012 and has become a global economic driver. In this paper, we offer a survey of 5G covering visions, requirements, roadmap, key technologies, standardization, frequency management, technology trials, industrial ecology, and a list of main 5G contributors. We also point out the contributions to 5G from China, aiming to be ‘globally leading in 5G’ by acting as a main 5G contributor in standardization and promoting/enhancing the Chinese 5G industry. Finally, progress on 5G is reviewed mixed with our rethinking of 5G.
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We would like to thank Dr. Yue-min CAI from Datang Telecom Group, Drs. Bo HU and Yan SHI from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications for their help in preparing related materials, and Prof. Dake LIU from Beijing Institute of Technology for his valuable comments and also contribution on IC challenges.
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Chen, Sz., Kang, Sl. A tutorial on 5G and the progress in China. Frontiers Inf Technol Electronic Eng 19, 309–321 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1631/FITEE.1800070
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