The 2025 Mobile World Congress (MWC) opened on Monday in Barcelona, Spain, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and technology innovators to explore advancements in 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced connectivity.
The four-day event at the Fira Gran Via exhibition center is themed "Converge, Connect, Create," emphasizing the fusion of mobile and AI-driven technologies.
As the world's premier mobile technology gathering, this year's MWC has drawn more than 2,800 exhibitors and 1,200 speakers, with organizers expecting over 100,000 attendees to come through the doors.
More than 300 Chinese firms, including the main telecoms operators China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom, and top tech firms like Huawei, ZTE, Lenovo, and Xiaomi, are all showcasing their latest innovations.
These include breakthroughs on 5G-A, an evolutionary upgrade to 5G technology, as well as wearable terminal products applied in automobiles, smart computers, mobile phones, AR smart glasses, and smart watches.
The buzz around the cutting-edge innovations brought by China's leading tech firms was evident on the opening day of the event, with numerous attendees stopping by the Chinese exhibition booth.
Many hailed China's latest tech developments and expressed hopes for increased collaboration between Chinese and foreign enterprises in the future.
"The quality of Chinese telecommunication products is truly outstanding. I am very impressed and really like them. I believe they are comparable to the top products of other brands on the market," said a Spanish product manager attending the event.
Mobile World Congress kicks off with spotlight on AI, 5G
