Chinese telecom giant Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. announced it's planning to design new communications architecture for self-driving vehicles connected to the internet.

The move is part of Huawei's effort to roll out new technologies based on 5G mobile networks.

"We are in close partnerships with car manufacturers to find their requirements for 5G," said Huawei CEO Eric Xu.

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Xu said the company doesn't intend to build new cars, but plans to develop new communications modules that will enable cars to connect to networks. This will also allow cars to be driven and controlled remotely.

The Chinese giant has been focusing heavily on research and development for 5G networks. Earlier this month, the company announced it's investing US$8 million in the University of Surrey in the U.K. to expand research in 5G technology.

Recently, it partnered with Singaporean telecom company SingTel Ltd. to launch a 5G Joint Innovation Program.

This partnership aims to test 5G networks that will deliver near-zero-delay and near-zero-distance experience to SingTel customers.

Huawei also announced last week it plans to partner with Russian mobile phone operator MegaFon to develop 5G networks in time for the World Cup 2018 to be held in Russia.

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