The 2021 World 5G Convention in Beijing on September 1, 2021 (Photo: Global Times) While many countries around the world are still trying to accelerate their research and development of 5G technologies, Chinese companies are already pushing forward 5G application in a growing list of industries and scenarios such as epidemic prevention and control – a trend that was on vivid display at the 2021 World 5G Convention on Wednesday. At the major industry event, Chinese telecom giants, including Huawei and China Mobile, exhibited their cutting-edge applications of 5G technologies for industries such as manufacturing and mining as well as…