Digital technology helps rural economies thrive

China is building digital infrastructure in its rural areas. Yunnan Province provides a case study on how to achieve the best results.

Technology plays a crucial role in driving economic growth. Research conducted by the International Telecommunication Union indicates that a 10% increase in mobile broadband penetration led to an average increase in real GDP per capita of 1.5%.

Deploying the right digital infrastructure can help agriculture, as is the case in Yunnan Province in southwest China, where local operators have deployed global telecommunications services and expanded 5G and fiber connections to remote areas.

As a digital infrastructure provider, Huawei has contributed to the digital development of Yunnan Province.

“Huawei and local operators are exploring innovative ways to improve rural coverage and reduce its costs,” said Li Li, Director of Huawei’s Network Operations Business Division in Yunnan.

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For example, the ancient Ming-era city of Heshun is fully covered by 5G.

This means that an ideal parking spot can be allocated for the visitor’s car. Meanwhile, first-time visitors don’t have to worry about getting lost or lost. Through the WeChat applet, they can orient themselves, buy tickets, find restaurants, take buses and book hotels, among other things.

The city government can receive alerts from 50 points across the city to respond to any emergency.

Physical infrastructure also has embedded intelligence. Automatic photo printers allow photo lovers to scan a QR code and print their shots instantly. Elsewhere, benches equipped with solar panels and power outlets can be used to charge smartphones, and smart water fountains monitor water quality and flow.

If you visit in July, virtual reality and 3D digital animation technology can show you what Heshun City looks like covered in snow.

Heshun’s digital infrastructure also allows it to protect the natural environment and sites of historical interest using security cameras and a fire monitoring system.

“From January to September, Tengchong received 13.37 million tourists and generated 17.1 billion yuan ($2.4 billion) in tourism revenue, an increase of 22 percent and 38 percent year-on-year respectively,” said Zhang Zafei, deputy director of Tengchong Culture. . And the tourism office.

“In Heshun, for example, more than 4,000 local residents have been able to increase their income due to new economic opportunities opened up by tourism, which in turn has been made possible thanks to the expansion of digital infrastructure.”

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