Investment opportunities in the mobile technology sector
The 2025 China Mobile Industry Investment and Ecosystem Cooperation Conference, held on July 9, 2025, in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, marked a significant step forward in the development of the mobile industry in the region.
The conference, attended by over 1000 industry leaders and investors, concluded with a commitment to continued collaboration and investment in the mobile industry. A list of 198 investment projects, worth a total of 529.17 billion yuan ($73.7 billion), was announced.
These projects focus on key areas such as mobile intelligent manufacturing, Internet of Vehicles, low-altitude economy, and the new energy vehicle industry. They represent significant investment opportunities aimed at boosting Sichuan’s position in emerging high-tech and green sectors.
The focus includes intelligent manufacturing, leveraging technologies like AI and IoT, low-altitude economy, which generally covers drones and related aerial technologies, and new energy vehicles, including manufacturing and related ecosystem development. These initiatives align with Sichuan’s broader strategy to foster innovation and ecosystem cooperation in mobile communications and adjacent industries.
One of the highlights of the conference was the display of a drone equipped with advanced low-altitude economy technology. This drone serves as a model for intelligent manufacturing applications. A panel discussion was also held at the conference, focusing on the role of innovation in the mobile industry.
Several keynote speeches were delivered at the conference regarding the future of the mobile industry. The conference emphasized the importance of collaboration and cooperation in the mobile industry, aiming to foster innovation and investment in the mobile industry ecosystem.
The conference's announcements signal a major regional push to transform Sichuan’s industrial landscape through advanced mobile-related technologies and energy transitions by 2025. This push aligns with China’s national strategy, including large-scale renewable energy installations and green hydrogen development as part of energy transition efforts.
The conference also coincides with large infrastructure projects such as the Chengya Expressway Expansion, with investments exceeding RMB28 billion, demonstrating the scale of regional development activities complementing these investment projects.
In conclusion, the 2025 China Mobile Industry Investment and Ecosystem Cooperation Conference in Sichuan Province has set the stage for significant growth and development in the mobile industry, aligning with the region's broader strategy to foster innovation and cooperation in high-tech and green sectors.
The conference commits to investment in technology-focused sectors such as mobile intelligent manufacturing, Internet of Vehicles, low-altitude economy, and new energy vehicle industry, placing finance in emerged high-tech and green sectors. The announced projects offer potential opportunities for investors in these designated industries.
The significant investment announcements aim to transform Sichuan's industry landscape through the application of advanced mobile-related technologies, including AI, IoT, drones, and renewable energy, thereby aligning with both China's national strategy and the region's broader focus on fostering innovation and cooperation in high-tech and green sectors.
