Core Viewpoint - The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region is enhancing its digital economy through collaborative development, with significant advancements in digital infrastructure, including 5G coverage and high-speed broadband initiatives [1][3][14]. Digital Infrastructure Development - The three regions are jointly promoting the construction of 5G base stations, aiming for a total of 383,000 by the end of October 2024 [1]. - The Zhangjiakou computing center, part of the national integrated computing network, is expected to be operational next month, enhancing connectivity and reducing broadband latency to under 0.5 milliseconds [3][5]. - The first phase of the Zhangjiakou center is projected to be completed by June 2023, providing services for AI data labeling and model training [7]. Computing Power and Capacity - The Zhangjiakou center will have a computing capacity exceeding 50,000 PFlops, supporting advanced technology applications in the region [8]. - Currently, Zhangjiakou has 30 operational data center projects with 1.72 million servers, achieving a computing capacity of 29,100 PFlops [8]. - The Wuqing District is becoming a hub for digital economy with significant investments in high-capacity networks, supporting low-latency connections to major internet enterprises [10][11]. High-Speed Broadband Initiatives - The Xiong'an New Area has launched a trial for 10G broadband, achieving download speeds of 9,834 Mbps and upload speeds of 1,008 Mbps, with a latency of just 3 milliseconds [13]. - This new broadband infrastructure is expected to enhance communication quality and provide new services across various sectors, including education and healthcare [13]. Policy and Economic Impact - Policies such as the "Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Collaborative Development Plan" outline the roles of each region: Beijing as a tech innovation center, Tianjin as a manufacturing and digital base, and Hebei as a data center hub [17][18]. - The digital economy in Beijing is projected to contribute 2 trillion yuan to GDP by 2024, accounting for over 40% of the total [17]. - The collaboration is fostering a talent-sharing mechanism and cross-regional investment in digital projects, enhancing the overall digital economy [18].