Ericsson has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), looking at the development of 5G technology.
With the latest deal, the tech firm aims to accelerate the research and standardisation of 5G technologies ahead of its commercial launch around 2020.
CAICT president Cao Shumin said: "CAICT is as committed as Ericsson to the international standardization of technologies through cooperation."
"We believe this is essential for achieving global economies of scale and fostering innovation. China, with a fledging ICT industry infrastructure and the world’s largest number of mobile subscriptions, will continue to be a vigorous driver of ICT innovation and sustainable growth."
Under the deal, both parties will collaborate on 5G technology research covering key areas including radio access technology, core network architecture and 5G application scenarios.
The deal also involves sharing information in the areas of convergence in vertical industries, industry transformation, applications, and eco-system development.
Ericsson senior vice president and CTO Ulf Ewaldsson said: "We are very excited to be embarking on this new journey with CAICT towards the development of global 5G standards."
"Ericsson and CAICT have a long history of successful cooperation and we share the belief that mobile broadband technology benefits society by lifting productivity and the quality of life, and thereby contributing to sustainable development for all."
