China Mobile Establishes China Mobile Metaverse Industry Alliance
On June 28, 2023, China Mobile announced the establishment of the China Mobile Metaverse Industry Alliance during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2023. This alliance aims to foster collaboration and development in the metaverse landscape.
- The alliance comprises 24 initial members including Huawei, iFlytek, Xiaomi, and Mango TV.
- The goal of the alliance is to foster collaboration, sharing of resources, and mutual development in metaverse content creation, XR devices, key technology, and computation network.
- During the establishment ceremony, several alliance members took part, signifying the first algorithmic network ecosystem alliance for the metaverse.
- China Mobile also unveiled a funding initiative to support the efficient operation of the alliance, including the establishment of the “Metaverse Investment Promotion Center” under the China Mobile and Creation Fund.
- China Mobile has introduced the first metaverse industry standard, GSXR, which aims to guide the development of the XR industry and promote the construction of metaverse industry standards.
China Mobile sees the metaverse as a crucial aspect of the digital economy and envisions the alliance to further the concept of standard co-construction, resource sharing, and joint development for a mutually beneficial growth in the digital economy.
Hot Take
China Mobile’s establishment of the China Mobile Metaverse Industry Alliance is a significant move that highlights their strategic focus on the rapidly expanding metaverse landscape. By fostering collaboration and development in key areas such as content creation and XR devices, China Mobile is positioning itself at the forefront of metaverse innovation. The funding initiative and introduction of industry standards further demonstrate their commitment to supporting the growth and standardization of the metaverse industry. With this alliance, China Mobile aims to drive the digital economy and construct a thriving metaverse ecosystem.
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