Qualcomm is committed to inventing new technologies to promote the development of the global communications industry, changing the way the world connects and communicates. Connecting mobile phones to the Internet, Qualcomm's invention opened the era of mobile Internet, and it has also spawned many products that change people's lives. Experience and industry. In the 5G era, the new round of mobile technology revolution led by Qualcomm will stimulate a new era of intelligent interconnection of all things, and create new opportunities in the field of networked vehicles, artificial intelligence, remote health care services and Internet of Things.
Q: What products does Qualcomm plan to exhibit at the first import fair?
A: The first China International Import Expo is a major policy announcement of China's initiative to open the market. It is China's practical action to support economic globalization and trade liberalization, and it is also a demonstration to the world.
At the first China International Import Expo, Qualcomm plans to showcase Qualcomm's cutting-edge innovations, product portfolios and solutions in 5G, artificial intelligence, mobile connectivity, and Internet of Things, as well as the importance of Qualcomm's partnership with Chinese partners in many areas. The results show that Qualcomm has always spared no effort to lead the technological innovation and promote the ecological prosperity and development. This is a very important event. We hope that this event will showcase the cooperation between Qualcomm and the Chinese government and enterprises, not only will not be absent, but also Will actively and comprehensively participate.
Qualcomm has entered the Chinese market since the 1990s, and has been in business for more than 20 years. Adhering to the philosophy of 'rooting China to share wisdom and innovation', Qualcomm is committed to China's operators, equipment in the process of China's wireless technology evolution. Suppliers and terminal manufacturer partners provide full support to help the upstream and downstream parties in the industry chain succeed. China's role in Qualcomm's global business development is increasingly important and one of the most important markets in the world. In the future, Qualcomm continues Increase investment and support in the Chinese market, and seek common development with China's semiconductor, Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, AR/VR and other industries from three aspects:
The first is to lay the foundation for customer's innovation and growth. Qualcomm's invention has laid a solid foundation for many of our customers and partners, and has become a strong technical backing for their innovation and competitiveness. Today, the domestic mobile phone market is becoming more mature today. We will not only continue to pave the way for Chinese partners to go global, but also participate in international market competition. We will also help domestic mobile phone manufacturers to actively deploy 5G fields, prepare for the market opportunities brought by 5G technology, and achieve win-win results. .
The second is to promote new industries, new models, new economy. Qualcomm's breakthrough in basic technology has spawned new industries, new business models and new consumer experiences, and even changed the competitive landscape, reshaping the economic structure: Social network photo sharing, live video, GPS precision positioning and navigation, chat communication services and sharing economy, etc. These ideas are realized on the basic technology invented by Qualcomm. Chinese people are proud of mobile support, online shopping, Innovative inventions such as shared bicycles are hidden behind the Qualcomm mobile basic technology. In the future, we will work with Chinese partners to create a joint innovation center to provide innovative support for the Internet of Things, intelligent networked vehicles and other industries.
The third is to achieve an unprecedented consumption experience. In China, whether it is to help the collective rise of domestic mobile phones, or to promote the development of mobile technology and ecology, we have played a positive role in the convenience of the people of the country. In the future, we will continue Bringing global innovation to China, and working with Chinese partners to innovate, so that many people's lives are completely renewed, so that physical distance is no longer a barrier. Many of the wonderful experiences of consumers benefit from the invention of Qualcomm. The charm of these inventions is everywhere. Daily life, everywhere.
Q: In the 5G era that has already arrived, what role will Qualcomm play? Qualcomm will be in the forefront of networked vehicles, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things. What new strategic deployments are there?
A: In keeping with the spirit of innovation, relying on technological innovation and progress, Qualcomm has made pioneering contributions in 3G and 4G, and is now leading the 5G road. Qualcomm has started 5G forward-looking research from more than 10 years ago, at 5G A lot of work has been done on basic technologies, prototype testing, etc., and several prototype test platforms have been successfully released, as well as the first commercial 5G modem. In addition, Qualcomm is actively contributing to 3GPP's 5G NR standardization process. And actively participate in influential trials and tests around the world, working closely with global industry players including China. Qualcomm is the third and fourth world for two consecutive years due to its breakthroughs and innovations in 5G technology. The Internet Conference won the "World Internet Leading Scientific and Technological Achievements".
At Qualcomm, we are proud to develop a fundamental technology that changes the world of communication and connectivity on a large scale. It is no exception in terms of artificial intelligence. We started basic research ten years ago and currently we support many of our existing products. Artificial intelligence use cases: From computer vision and natural language processing to malware detection on various terminals such as smartphones and cars. At the same time, we are studying a wider range of topics, such as manuals for wireless connectivity, power management and photography. Smart. At present, Qualcomm artificial intelligence platform provides highly responsive, highly secure and intuitive user experience through efficient terminal-side machine learning. In the future, in order to achieve more complex applications, we continue to advance in many areas, including specialized hardware. Architecture, enhancement of neural network technology, network optimization for terminal-side applications, etc. At the same time, we also work with local innovation partners to achieve a win-win situation through sophisticated technology and services.
Another important aspect that reflects the influence of 5G is the automotive sector. There are many disruptive innovations in the automotive sector. Two of them are very important. One is electrification, the other is connectivity and computing. Basically, both aspects need to be Mobile field. Previously, Qualcomm commissioned a research report on the economic impact of 5G on the automotive industry. The data shows that by 2035, 5G will create more than $2.4 trillion for the automotive industry and its supply chain and customers. Economic output, which accounts for nearly 20% of the global 5G overall economic impact. The generation of connected cars and applications will have a huge impact on the automotive industry, ensuring connected cars, driving safety, driverless, automotive sensors, connectivity, map dynamics Update and other services. With a lot of mobile technology, the automotive industry will usher in tremendous improvement and profound changes, and we are very happy to participate. In October 2017, Qualcomm joined hands with Chongqing Yubei District People's Government and Zhongke Chuangda Software Co., Ltd. The company established Qualcomm Intelligent Networked Automotive Collaborative Innovation Lab to promote the upgrading and development of the intelligent networked automotive industry. To help accelerate the development and innovation of China's intelligent networked automotive field, and establish an open and innovative development platform for the intelligent networked car ecosystem.
Qualcomm's products and services are not limited to mobile smart terminals. The company's products and services have expanded to include medical, automotive, Internet of Things, smart home, smart city and more, and have launched more than 25 specially designed and targeted The Internet of Things intelligent platform of the market. Up to now, IoT terminals using Qualcomm technology have shipped more than 1.5 billion units. In February 2016, Qualcomm and Zhongke Chuangda announced the establishment of a joint venture Chongqing Chuangtong Lianda in February 2016. Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. is committed to helping accelerate the development and innovation of the Internet of Things in China, including the provision of Internet of Things solutions based on Qualcomm Opteron processors. In September 2017, Nanjing Software Valley·Qualcomm Joint Innovation Center was established to Accelerate the innovation of enterprises in Nanjing and Jiangsu Province in the field of intelligent terminals and Internet of Things.
Q: At the recent Boao Forum for Asia, China reiterated the protection of intellectual property rights. The first China International Import Expo will also set up an intellectual property protection complaints agency. As a foreign-invested company with the most patent rights in China in 2017, what does Qualcomm think about this? ?
A: I entered the Chinese market in the 1990s. It has been more than 20 years since we have witnessed it. We have witnessed China’s protection of intellectual property from scratch, from small to large, from weak to strong, and has made great achievements. We believe that China has made great progress in the overall environment of intellectual property protection, and Qualcomm's cooperation and win-win in China is also an example of this progress.
For high-tech companies like Qualcomm, intellectual property is our lifeline. We invest huge amounts of wealth and assets every year in technology research and development, through the 'invention-sharing-collaboration' business model, with advanced technology to benefit the industry, accelerate the promotion of the whole The development of ecosystems also allows the entire society and consumers to always enjoy the latest and best technology. In order to form a positive cycle and ensure the next round of R&D investment, a strong intellectual property protection system is very important for companies like ours. .
In his speech at the Boao Forum for Asia, President Xi specifically mentioned intellectual property protection, and proposed it as part of the overall property rights protection system. This makes us feel very excited and more confident to continue to increase our investment in China. , continue to increase our research and development to invent more technology.
The world today is in the process of overall economic transformation. The biggest driving force for development is innovation. The most important and most reliable innovation is the intellectual property protection system. Without a strong intellectual property system, innovation is impossible, and it is not sustainable. It is possible to proceed. Therefore, in this sense, intellectual property protection is the best guarantee for the innovation-driven development of our country as a whole.
Therefore, safeguarding the dignity of the law, raising citizens' awareness of rights protection, increasing punishment and increasing the cost of illegal activities will greatly enhance confidence in intellectual property protection and the trust of the intellectual property protection system, so that the Chinese economy can be improved as a whole.
Q: At present, Shanghai is continuing to deepen the construction of the Science and Technology Center. It is reported that Qualcomm has also set up a research and development center in Zhangjiang, Shanghai. What is the layout of Qualcomm in Shanghai?
A: Qualcomm set up a branch office in Shanghai very early and established the Shanghai R&D Center in 2010. We witnessed it and experienced the efficient and convenient work and perfect service of Pudong New Area and Free Trade Zone. These measures help us further. Achieving the long-term commitment of 'rooting China, sharing wisdom, and achieving innovation'. In 2014, we cooperated with SMIC to help 712d realize the commercial manufacturing process of 28nm chips. This important milestone was summarized by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. One of the highlights of the industrial development in the second and fifth years. In 2015, we jointly invested with SMIC, Huawei and the Belgian Microelectronics Research Center (imec) to establish SMIC International New Technology R&D (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. to develop 14nm technology. Pace. In 2016, Qualcomm established its world's first semiconductor manufacturing test factory, Qualcomm Communication Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., in the Shanghai Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone in Pudong New Area.
We are deeply honored to be able to participate in Shanghai's development and contribute our own strength. Shanghai is making every effort to promote the construction of a globally influential science and technology innovation center. The leading role of innovation and development is growing. Qualcomm Communication Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is ours. The world's first physical testing company has just met Shanghai's strategic development goals. In the preparation, construction, establishment and operation of the company, Pudong New Area and China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone gave very timely policy guidance. And from the perspective of the entire industry chain, Pudong New Area has a very good semiconductor industry base. From design and manufacturing to packaging and testing, every link in the industrial chain is growing rapidly. Now it has attracted a number of excellent semiconductor companies. We have a considerable cluster effect. We will set up the testing company in Pudong, which will further strengthen the close cooperation between Qualcomm and SMIC and better meet the needs of domestic and foreign customers. We also believe that the quality of Pudong New Area The semiconductor industry foundation and good industrial ecological environment will be for me Business development to provide strong support.
In the future, Qualcomm will work with Chinese partners including Shanghai companies to create innovations in 5G, artificial intelligence, mobile Internet, cloud computing, Internet of Things, big data, intelligent hardware and other fields to promote high quality development in China. Your own contribution.