ZTE and XLSMART Officially Launch Innovation Center in Jakarta, Accelerating 5G-Advanced and AI Readiness for Indonesia

• A collaborative platform to accelerate the adoption of 5G-Advanced and artificial intelligence (AI) to support cross-sector digital transformation
• Showcasing cutting-edge technologies: AI-driven network optimization, energy-efficient infrastructure solutions, and early-stage research on future technologies
• Fostering synergy among industry, government, and academia to validate new 5G business models with tangible impact on the digital economy

Jakarta, Indonesia, April 28, 2026 – ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, together with XLSMART, officially launched a joint Innovation Center in Jakarta to support the development of 5G-Advanced (5G-A) and AI in Indonesia. The center is designed as a practical test environment for real-world use cases and new 5G business models across industries, while also representing a strategic step by XLSMART to strengthen its network capabilities—reflecting its commitment to becoming the most customer-loved company by delivering more reliable, efficient, and impactful connectivity for the people of Indonesia.

Located at ZTE Indonesia office, The East Building, Kuningan, South Jakarta, the center serves as a practical testbed to validate real-world use cases and new business models across various industry sectors. As an inclusive platform, the Innovation Center promotes openness for industry players, academia, and ecosystem partners to collaboratively test technology solutions that are relevant to the needs of the Indonesian market.

The launch was attended by senior representatives from government and industry, including Nezar Patria, Vice Minister of Communications and Digital Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia; Wang Lutong, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Indonesia; Franky Oesman Widjaja, Chairman of Sinarmas Telecommunication & Technology; James Zhang, Senior Vice President of ZTE; Sun Shangbin, Chairman of the China Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia, Zhang Ming, Director of HSR, KCIC, and the other members of XLSMART's management team. Their presence underscores the importance of international technological collaboration in strengthening the national digital foundation.

The Innovation Center showcases several key technology pillars as its main focus areas, including:
• AI-driven Network Optimization: Delivering smarter, predictive, and adaptive telecommunications infrastructure.
• 5G-Advanced (5G-A) Capabilities: Exploring ultra-reliable, low-latency connectivity to enhance user experience and industrial efficiency.
•  Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions: Energy-efficient technologies to support environmentally friendly and cost-effective digital operations.
•   Future Technology Exploration: Strategic research to prepare Indonesia's future connectivity roadmap.

Shurish Subbramaniam, Director & Chief Technology Officer of XLSMART, said, "The Innovation Center is a strategic step in our journey as an enabler of the digital ecosystem. Our focus goes beyond network development to creating tangible and measurable business impact for industries. Through our collaboration with ZTE, we aim to accelerate the adoption of 5G-Advanced and AI to unlock new growth opportunities and strengthen Indonesia's digital competitiveness in the region."

James Zhang, Senior Vice President of ZTE, added, "As Indonesia plays a pivotal role in ASEAN's digital transformation, the launch of the ZTE and XLSMART joint innovation center in Jakarta marks a new milestone in our long-term partnership to drive real technology adoption. By combining ZTE's global innovation expertise with deep local insight, we will help build more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable digital infrastructure for all Indonesians—bridging the digital divide, driving sustainable networks, and unlocking real-world 5G-Advanced and AI use cases to support Indonesia's digital future—one that is practical, responsible, and sustainable."

Richard Liang, President Director of ZTE Indonesia, added, "Through this joint Innovation Center, ZTE is committed to providing a platform that drives real technology adoption. We will take the official launch of this Center as a new starting point, and further consolidate our strategic partnership with XLSMART.”

The Innovation Center is expected to become a key reference point for telecommunications innovation in the ASEAN region. ZTE and XLSMART reaffirm their long-term commitment to supporting the Indonesian government's digital transformation roadmap, strengthening cross-sector collaboration, and building an inclusive and globally competitive digital ecosystem.