China Mobile to work with Taiwan's Industrial Technology ResearchInstitute (ITRI) on 4G technologies

According to China Mobile’s Chairman Wang Jianzhou, China Mobile will work with Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) to develop 4G technologies. During a visit to the Hsinchu Science Park in Hsinchu City, northern Taiwan, Wang also confirmed that he will meet with Morris Chang, founder and chairman of the world's largest chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC). Wang is visiting Taiwan to explore opportunities to forge alliances with local high-tech enterprises, and since his arrival on August 21, he has signed a memorandum with HTC to jointly develop smartphones and relevant technologies.

He also met with many local high-tech tycoons, including Chunghwa Telecom Chairman Lu Shyue-ching and Acer’s Chairman J.T. Wang. Wang said he has “great hopes” for strategic alliances with companies within the Hsinchu Science Park.

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