China has launched world’s fastest internet with 1.2 terabit per second link
China has launched world’s fastest internet with 1.2 terabit per second link, can transmit 150 4K movies a second.
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China has initiated the rollout of what it claims to be the world's most advanced internet network, boasting speeds several times faster than existing networks. The network, capable of transmitting data at about 1.2 terabits per second, is theoretically fast enough to transfer the content of 150 movies in a single second, according to Chinese tech manufacturer Huawei. While these speeds may not be immediately accessible to consumers, the deployment of a more robust and faster internet service has wide-ranging implications for businesses, facilitating quicker information transfers, offering advantages in stock trading, and posing national security considerations.
Huawei and China Mobile officially launched the next-generation backbone network, developed in collaboration with Beijing's Tsinghua University and Cernet, a government-funded education and research network, during a press conference this week. A backbone network serves as the infrastructure moving internet traffic across different geographical locations, supporting data transfers from technologies like 5G and electric vehicles.
The newly launched network spans 1,800 miles of optic fiber cables between Beijing and the southern region. Although specific expansion plans were not detailed, it has been operational and undergoing tests since the summer, launching about two years ahead of expert predictions.
The announcement coincides with a meeting between President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping in San Francisco, following months of tension between the two superpowers. Xi has previously emphasized that the development of this backbone network positions China as a "cyber power" and accelerates the advancement of core internet technologies.
While this development may not directly impact home internet speeds, as it pertains to internet infrastructure, it holds potential implications for Chinese businesses that require substantial bandwidth. Wu Jianping, a professor at Tsinghua University overseeing the backbone internet project, highlighted that the system, both software and hardware, was made in China, produced locally, and is under independent control. Describing it as the most advanced network globally, he emphasized China's self-sufficiency in this critical technological domain.
This unveiling follows a pattern where major tech launches align with high-profile events, such as Huawei's release of the Mate 60 Pro smartphone during a visit by some US diplomats. The smartphone featured a breakthrough Chinese-made 5G chip, prompting subsequent investigations by the US government into how Huawei acquired such technology amid broader efforts to restrict China's access to foreign chip technology.