Fifth-generation telecom network technologies were at the center of attention during the recent Mobile World Congress this week in Barcelona, Spain. Chinese companies were responsible for most of the products on display, alongside South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co and Nokia Corp.

Just after a month following the Consumers Electronics Show in Las Vegas, U.S., Chinese technologies once again wowed spectators at an international exhibition - the biggest one in the global mobile industry this year.

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One of the companies that stole the limelight is ZTE Corp, who showcased cutting-edge prototypes and other 5G-ready technologies. The Guangdong-based telecom equipment manufacturer is taking the lead in creating products compactible with 5G technology, so when 5G becomes commercially available, say five years from now, it will enjoy a head start, according some experts in the industry.

In spite of launching its 4G services just over two years ago, China Mobile Communications Co. is also eyeing for the 5G market. In partnership with Nokia, the group surprised spectators with next-generation communications technology that enables computers to control a ball-balancing robot riding on a moving board.

According to China Mobile Communications Co. Vice President Huang Yuhong, 5G technology's ultra-high and ultra-low latency features allow implementation of complex tasks impossible for 4G or earlier technologies to perform.

Other Chinese firms were also displayed new and devices and platforms at the Mobile World Congress, including the largest personal computer maker in the world Lenovo Group Ltd., who rolled out its Lenovo Connect, a global wireless roaming service where clients no longer need to purchase local SIM cards when travelling overseas as the platform offers Internet access in over 110 nations. On the other hand, mobile phone manufacturer Xiaomi Corp. also launched its 2016 Mi 5 smartphone on Wednesday, claiming to be the fastest ever.

Chinese companies are enjoying a growing visibility at international events, highlighting the nations advanced developments especially in wearables, drones, mobile devices and smart home applications. 

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