Calling the Shots in Shanghai's Telecom Industry

The Shanghai Communications Administration Bureau's recently released 2002 overview of the city's telecommunications industry makes for interesting reading. Aside from the optimistic forecasts for future growth and predictions for development of the industry, the local regulator's report provides an informative snapshot of one of the most competitive telecom markets in China.

Underpinning the Bureau's assessment of the local telecom industry is the assertion of Shanghai's pre-eminent position in China's telecom sector.