John Hoffman: China's 5G development contributes smart solutions for global digital transformation

John Hoffman, CEO of the GSMA, praised China’s 5G progress, calling it a global leader in both large-scale deployment and innovation. In a recent interview with Guangming Online, he noted that China’s 5G rollout—now the world’s largest—has fueled digital transformation across verticals including finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and education. Hoffman emphasized that China’s success offers valuable models for other nations to emulate and localize. He also highlighted GSMA’s long-standing cooperation with Chinese partners, and reaffirmed the shared responsibility to enhance global digital connectivity and build a community with a shared future in cyberspace.