CONTENTS
Introduction 3
Key findings 4
5G: Foundational technology, political battleground 5
Understanding 5G networks 7
Geopolitics of 5G standards 8
China’s 5G strategy: Seeking first-mover advantage 12
China’s 5G timetable: Global alliances with carriers, equipment
makers, and large-scale trial networks 13
US: Focus on blocking China while removing regulatory hurdles
for private firms 17
Conclusion: Third countries face difficult choices 18