Implications Behind Chinese Government & Decision to Award 5G License to CBN

In early June, China issued 5G licenses earlier than expected. One of the recipients, China Broadcasting Network Corporation Ltd. (CBN), little-known to outsiders, has generated much discussion. Using narrative and analysis, this report explains CBN history, why it was issued the license, the relevant policy considerations of the government, and the impact on China telecom market.

Table of Contents

1.The Only Other Licensees were the Three Big Telecoms
2.Reforming Radio & Television While Promoting 5G Construction
     2.1 Integration and Transformation of the Radio Television Industry
     2.1.1 CBN is Responsible for Nationally Integrating China Cable TV
     2.1.2 The 5G License is Expected to Become a New Opportunity to Transform the                             Cable TV Industry
     2.2 Help Building out Chinese 5G
3.MIC Perspective
Appendix
Glossary of Terms
List of Companies

Table of Contents

1.The Only Other Licensees were the Three Big Telecoms
2.Reforming Radio & Television While Promoting 5G Construction
     2.1 Integration and Transformation of the Radio Television Industry
     2.1.1 CBN is Responsible for Nationally Integrating China Cable TV
     2.1.2 The 5G License is Expected to Become a New Opportunity to Transform the                             Cable TV Industry
     2.2 Help Building out Chinese 5G
3.MIC Perspective
Appendix
Glossary of Terms
List of Companies

Tables & Figures:

Background of China’s issuance of 5G licenses and the impact on the China telecom market
Introduction to one of the recipients, CBN (China Broadcasting Network), touching on why it was issued the license and the governmentpolicy considerations.
Integration and transformation of the radio and TV industry in China