April 22, 2026 – ZTE Corporation (00763.HK) saw its stock rise by more than 6% today, reaching a price of HKD 25.20, up 6.24% at the time of writing. This increase reflects the market's optimistic expectations regarding the company's advancements in 6G technology and intelligent computing.

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Pre-6G Technology Unveiled, Driving Stock Surge

On April 21, ZTE announced the official launch of China’s first Pre-6G trial network in Nanjing, Jiangsu. This pioneering trial network integrates cutting-edge 6G applications on top of existing 5G infrastructure, offering high bandwidth, long-range coverage, low-latency determinism, and AI integration. These capabilities are expected to outperform 5G by a factor of 10. This marks a significant milestone in ZTE's research into 6G technology, laying a strong foundation for future technological developments and market competitiveness. ZTE has been working on 6G research since 2018, gradually advancing the development of standards, key technologies, and prototype validation. The company has set a goal to lead the development of 6G technology, with the target of achieving commercial deployment by 2030, continuing to support innovation and ecosystem development within the industry.

Intelligent Computing Investment: A New Engine for Revenue Growth

In addition to breakthroughs in 6G technology, ZTE is expanding its investment in intelligent computing (AI computing) to further strengthen its market position. According to Yongxing Securities, ZTE is expected to seize growth opportunities in the intelligent computing sector by leveraging a “technology + scenario” dual-drive strategy, which is expected to significantly boost the company's revenue growth and become a new engine for its financial performance. In the server and storage sectors, ZTE is deepening collaborations with leading internet industry players and expanding into data centers, AI computing, and cloud services. With the rapid development of AI technologies, intelligent computing has become a new battleground in global tech competition, and ZTE is actively innovating and expanding its market presence in this area.

Looking Ahead: ZTE’s Leadership in Technology

With the continuous development of 6G technology and intelligent computing, ZTE is positioning itself at the forefront of the future communications and computing landscape through its technical expertise and innovation. As the company accelerates its 6G research, it is also expanding its market share in the intelligent computing field by integrating technology with real-world applications. This strategic approach is expected to provide sustainable returns for shareholders and investors. Overall, with its leadership in communications technology and strategic investments in intelligent computing, ZTE is poised to maintain strong growth momentum in the coming years and emerge as a key technological supplier in the industry.

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