China continued to expand its optical fiber network in the first quarter of 2025, with the total length of national optical fiber cables exceeding 74 million kilometers, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
By the end of March, the total length of optical cable lines in the country had reached 74.54 million kilometers, marking a 13.7 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
The number of 5G mobile phone users also surged to 1.068 billion, while mobile internet traffic maintained double-digit growth.
China expands optical fiber network in Q1
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday that Seoul firmly adheres to the one-China principle, in comments made ahead of his upcoming state visit to China.
The remarks were made in an interview with China Media Group (CMG). The visit is scheduled for Jan 4–7.
"The consensus reached between governments of the Republic of Korea and China when diplomatic relations were established continues to be the fundamental principle governing our relations, and its effectiveness remains steadfast. I want to clearly state that the ROK has always adhered to the one-China principle. Maintaining peace and stability in regional matters, including in Northeast Asia and concerning the Taiwan issue, holds significant importance to us," said Lee.
"The foundational relationship between the ROK and China was established on a very principled and fundamental basis from the beginning. It is clear that the ROK government has always adhered to this position and has never wavered from it. I believe that the sound development of ROK-China relations depends on both sides fully respecting each other's core interests and being mutually tolerant of each other's positions. In this context, we will, as always, uphold the one-China principle as the Taiwan issue is China's most fundamental concern," he said.
ROK president reiterates firm adherence to one-China principle
