China's ambitious 5G push heading into slow lane due to coronavirus disruptions

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Government measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus in China look set to delay the rollout of next-generation 5G telecom networks, a key technology initiative for the country's leadership.Tenders for six big 5G projects have been postponed since Jan.31, government records show. They include an industrial internet project in Guangdong province, a hospital-related project in Jiangxi province, and a police-related project in Gansu province.Two leading providers of..