China on May 21 took a major step towards building a “low altitude economy” in the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), launching the Loka (Shannan) prefecture borders the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. The 5G-A synesthesia integration base station will Huawei It is being touted as a new revolutionary technology along with passive IoT and intrinsic intelligence facilitated by the 5G-A era.
China has developed new 5G-A base stations to overcome the challenges that traditional radars and cameras have long faced in detecting and identifying small drones flying in low-altitude airspace. These 5G-A base stations have comprehensive sensing capabilities that enable identification, real-time positioning, speed detection and tracking of low-altitude unmanned aerial vehicles, ground vehicles and other intruding targets. Following the completion of the first base station, China Mobile Tibet has: 5G-A The base stations have detection capabilities beyond those of conventional radars, and the company said the purpose of these stations in the Tibetan border area is to build a low-altitude detection network and facilitate the development of drone inspection and early warning systems.
On April 29, Huawei and China Tibet Mobile Company Everest Near the Indian border.
At the heart of Beijing’s broader strategic vision of establishing a “low-altitude economy” is the construction of 5G-A synesthetic integrated base stations to enhance network infrastructure and connectivity within low-altitude airspace. The use of 5G-A is a recent development in China, with 2024 earmarked as the start year for its commercialization. On June 6, more than 35 Chinese cities, including Beijing, Changchun, Harbin, Chengdu and Tianjin, announced they would push ahead with upgrading and evolving their existing 5G networks to 5G-A, “Joining hands to open up a new era of 5G-A” Initiative.
of Low Altitude Economy It refers to various economic activities conducted within the vertical airspace between 1,000 and 4,000 meters above ground, where civilian manned and unmanned aircraft are operated, promoting the comprehensive development of related fields.
China’s strategic vision for a “low-altitude economy” is articulated in the “Implementation Plan for Innovative Application of General Aviation Equipment (2024-2030)” released on March 27 this year. The plan outlines China’s overarching goal of achieving the safe and efficient operation of a low-altitude production and operation network. 2030In the same year, the goal was set to expand the low-altitude economy to 1 trillion yuan.
More importantly, the plan specifically targets 5G-A synesthesia integration technology. cornerstone of low-altitude economic and industrial development.
5G-A Synesthesia Integration Infrastructure as the Backbone of the Low Altitude Economy
The innovation of synesthesia integration technology in 5G-A has attracted much attention in China recently. 5G-A Synesthesia Integration Technology It combines multiple functions, including communications, image processing and computing power, to turn ordinary communications networks into enhanced “radars” with high-precision, high-resolution perception capabilities.
5G-A synesthetic integration base stations are the fulcrum of the “low altitude economy” popularized by news headlines such as “5G-A enables the low altitude economy to take off.” China National Radio (CNR) On May 22, CNR quoted Cao Lei, deputy director of the Wireless Terminal Technology Research Institute of the China Mobile Research Institute, as saying, “Based on 5G-A technology, we will build a new low-altitude intelligent network infrastructure that integrates ‘communication, sensing, navigation and control’, provide enterprises with low-altitude network information transmission, auxiliary safety control and other services, and enable the vigorous development of the low-altitude economy.”
China’s Northeast Securities also said, “The integrated sensing technology introduced in 5G-A (5.5G) is Core Communication Technology For low-altitude, economical air traffic control systems.”
5G-A technology not only outperforms 5G technology with 10x improvements in connectivity, speed and coverage, but also provides a significant boost to unmanned aerial vehicle management, revolutionizing industries focused on low-altitude space. ZEaptly put it, 5G-A “is more than just faster internet; it represents a paradigm shift in the way we live, work and play.”
Therefore, these new 5G-A synesthetic integrated bases in Tibet will serve as a catalyst for the construction of a low-altitude network system to enhance communication, sensing and computing services for drones operating in low-altitude airspace near the border.
Strategic implications for China-India border dispute
Yin Hao, a member of the Indian Academy of Sciences, said: Chinese Academy of Sciencesemphasized the need for a comprehensive monitoring service system for unmanned vehicles and drones at the Wireless Sensor Integration Forum on April 16. Speaking on the innovative direction of 5G-A, Yin emphasized that cellular information networks will support the large-scale deployment of base stations with wireless sensing capabilities, enabling ubiquitous and continuous monitoring and tracking of low-altitude aircraft.
The main aim of the “low altitude economy” is the commercialisation of low altitude airspace, including drone delivery services, winged taxis for daily commutes, and drones and helicopters for tourism purposes. However, this emerging strategic industry is army commercial, industrial and private sector players;
especially, The world’s first 5G-A Zhejiang Province just completed a 128TR synesthetic base station equipped with maritime surveillance technology in March, demonstrating its application in maritime security. Similarly, the construction of 5G-A base stations in the Tibetan border region will bring great strategic benefits to China. The technology will strengthen the infrastructure and network systems surrounding drone operations for both civilian and military purposes. The 5G-A synesthetic integrated base station in Tibet is expected to support China’s border operations and management.
On April 16, a 5G-A base station was built in Yunnan Province in southwest China. Border SurveillanceYunnan Mobile later announced that the base would meet the needs of the Public Security Bureau and strengthen border inspection and supervision tasks.
These bases can be used for military and security applications in border areas in a variety of scenarios. Firstly, these 5G-A base stations have many capabilities that are directly useful to China’s border defense forces or police, including functions such as detection and surveillance, classification or identification, locating and tracking, warning, drone support, reconnaissance, and communications. With these key capabilities, the 5G-A synesthetic joint bases will greatly enhance drone management and surveillance capabilities along the border.
Second, these base stations could strengthen the PLA’s anti-drone defense system and serve as an early warning system for drone intrusions into border areas. China Tibet Communications Company In Yamanami Prefecture.
Third, the introduction of 5G-A will Smart border defense It is defined as a capability covering the entire border area of the Tibet Autonomous Region, using modern scientific and technological methods to provide real-time, comprehensive and accurate monitoring and management of the border.
Thus, China’s “low altitude economy” not only brings significant economic benefits, but is also an important driving force for forming a long-term mechanism for ensuring national security and stability in the border areas. Moreover, the construction of 5G-A bases and the development of the low altitude economy are consistent with Beijing’s broader goal of strengthening border defense. Revitalization and development of border areas.
Conclusion
Amid rising border tensions between India and China, the construction and operation of the 5G-A Synergy Joint Base under its broader “Low Altitude Economy” initiative is directly linked to Beijing’s strategic interest in strengthening border defence and security. They represent the latest development in the ongoing drone race between India and China in the Himalayas.
China has already 5G base stations: 11,719 units In the Tibet Autonomous Region, the 5G network is scheduled to be upgraded to a 5G-A network, according to a recent official announcement at the High-Quality Development Mobile Communications Forum. This means that more 5G-A synesthetic integrated base stations will be built in the Tibet Autonomous Region. The development of 5G-A base stations and the “low-altitude economy” could revolutionize the PLA’s drone warfare and counter-drone defense system in the Tibetan border areas.
Meanwhile, the Indian military also recently inducted a laser-based integrated drone detection and countermeasure system to strengthen defenses against drone attacks and intrusions along its Himalayan border.Both “soft” and “hard” kills are possible, including jamming and laser interception.
The TAR is part of Tibet’s historical geography, and Tibet’s traditional territory occupies almost the entire Tibetan Plateau. Since the People’s Republic of China occupied Tibet in the 1950s, China’s economic policy in Tibet has always been closely linked to its strategic and military vision, including infrastructure development, rural and urban construction projects, energy infrastructure projects and dams. The establishment of a “low-altitude economy” in the TAR is Beijing’s latest attempt to transform the region into a highly militarized one and strengthen its preparedness for potential conflict with its enemies.
It is essential to understand that China’s 5G-A Synesthetic Integrated Base is still in the development and testing stage. Some critics doubt the feasibility of such a grand vision of establishing a “low altitude economy” in the Tibet Autonomous Region. Indeed, in the harsh and rugged terrain and atmosphere of the Tibetan Plateau, China’s plans face many uncertainties and operational challenges. However, concerns about the expansion of the “low altitude economy” in Tibet’s border regions and its strategic ramifications require serious consideration and continued monitoring.
