Headlines about the 2002 market reorganization, the IPO attempts of the two largest Chinese telecom companies, and the recent buzz surrounding 3G standards and development have attracted tremendous attentions to the Chinese telecom industry, the brightest spot in the global telecom market. This just-in-time report offers insights and analysis from a pure Chinese perspective. It summarizes the reformation process, outlines the government's regulations and perspective, analyzes the new competitive landscape with a special focus on mobile and data services, describes the opportunities for access network and other equipment vendors, and makes predictions about the prospects for "convergence." The report also profiles the background, market share, competitiveness, and strategies of the six major telecom operators. |