MIIT: Accelerate the Construction of Backbone Transmission Networks such as 400Gbps/800Gbps
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has released a plan to boost the nation's information and communication infrastructure to support AI development. The plan, titled "Innovation and Development Implementation Opinions for 'AI + Information and Communication' (2026-2028)," prioritizes the construction of high-speed backbone transmission networks, including 400Gbps and 800Gbps capabilities. It also aims to optimize network layouts and reduce latency for computing access, particularly in key areas. AI
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