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According to the recent GSMAi eSIM report, China has seen significant advancements in eSIM technology in recent years, particularly in the consumer electronics like smartwatches, tablets, and IoT devices. These improvements have been driven by mobile operators, OEMs, eSIM vendors, IoT companies, and technology players.
While eSIM has not yet been formally adopted in the Chinese handset market, growing interest from smartphone manufacturers and increasing support from operators in the wearables market indicate that this is likely to change soon. Broader application of eSIM is expected in consumer electronics, including smartphones, in the near future.
During this summit, industry experts will explore how eSIM technology is driving digital transformation, its progression in both consumer and IoT markets, the challenges that have been encountered and those that still lie ahead in the Chinese market.
Agenda
5 min - eSIM Summit Welcome - Chris Li, Product Director, GSMA
15 min - eSIM Market: China and Beyond - Chris Li, Product Director, GSMA
10 min - GSMA eSIM Services - Chris Li, Product Director, GSMA
30 min - eSIM: Securing Future Connectivity - John Zou, EVP Tongxin Microelectronics Co., Ltd
At the forefront of technological innovation, TMC is driving the democratization and ecosystem transformation of eSIM technology through high security, high reliable, and high-performance chip architectures. From wearable devices to seamless satellite communication handovers, TMC collaborates with global partners to push the boundaries of computing-network convergence and quantum encryption. Our solutions empower smartphones, automotive electronics, and IoT terminals with a "One Chip, One World" intelligence platform. Through Chinese innovation, by redefining connectivity paradigms for the 5G+AI era, TMC delivers future-ready infrastructure that unites security and smart connectivity worldwide.
30 min - China's eSIM Revolution: Transforming Consumer Electronics and IoT - Laurent TRICHEUR, Head of Marketing & Application, Connected Security Division, MDRF, China, STMicroelectronics
The eSIM technology landscape in China is rapidly advancing, especially in consumer electronics and IoT, with smartwatches leading the way. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has approved eSIM functionality in wearables, and smartphone market integration is becoming clearer. China is poised to transition to eSIM technology, potentially becoming the largest eSIM smartphone market globally.
China collaborates with global organizations like the GSMA to align its eSIM ecosystem with international standards. Local institutions, such as the Telecommunication Terminal Industry Forum Association (TAF), contribute by releasing guidelines for eUICC and EID implementation. A unified certification framework is being established, with major mobile operators setting up remote SIM provisioning platforms compliant with these policies.
As a leader in the consumer eSIM market, ST has partnered with Thales and G&D to establish a localized supply chain in China for key products, ST33 and ST54. This initiative offers customers flexibility and security in sourcing locally, ensuring compatibility and high quality. By introducing 40nm embedded non-volatile memory technology, EWS, and eSIM data personalization solutions, ST enables customers to experience stability and quality through a local supply chain
Chinese OEMs with both domestic and international exposure can streamline operations by producing products in China with ST33 or ST54, onboarded with Chinese MNO CI and GSMA CI, while leveraging ST/Thales/G&D user experiences both inside and outside China. ST33 powered by Thales OS and G&D OS provides cross-border user experiences, adhering to TAF regulations for mainland China and GSMA regulation for oversea market covering +400 MNOs worldwide.
15 min - One Chip. No limits - Facilitating China's eSIM evolution - Nadeel Lee, Marketing Director, CEC Huada
Focusing on the development trends of eSIM technology and industry collaboration practices, this presentation provides an in-depth introduction to HED's research and development progress in core areas such as security chips and trusted architectures. By building a comprehensive capability system spanning from chips to platforms, HED empowers the large-scale implementation of eSIM across diverse scenarios and multiple devices.
15 min - The CaaS Paradigm and the Rise of Global Connectivity Orchestrator - Dr Hui Jin, Ph.D, CEO & Co-founder, Redtea Mobile
We believe that Connectivity-as-a-Service (CaaS) — also known as Software-Defined Cellular — is becoming a compelling and inevitable industrial trend. At the core of this transformation lies eSIM technology, which serves as the critical enabler. However, technology alone is not enough. We’ve learned that the coordination of diverse industry players — including MNOs, device makers, OS platforms, and cloud infrastructure — is just as essential.
In this presentation, we’ll share:
- Our vision for the CaaS paradigm,
- Our real-world practices and deployment experiences,
- Concrete use cases, and
- Key lessons learned in the process of turning this vision into reality.
We will also highlight the emerging role of the Industrial Orchestrator — a new type of player positioned to efficiently align fragmented capabilities across the ecosystem, delivering truly seamless, API-based cellular connectivity at scale.
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5 min - eSIM Summit Closing - Chris Li, Product Director, GSMA