CITIC Telecom Achieved “Kunlun Ecosystem’s Top Ten Lighthouse Projects” by its
“Cross-border Encrypted Communication Service Solution”
Driving Innovation in Quantum Security and Enterprise Global Network Expansion

CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (“CITIC Telecom” or the “Group”; stock code: 1883), a leading multinational integrated telecommunications service provider in Asia Pacific, achieved significant recognition at the recently concluded 9th Digital China Summit with its self-developed “Cross-border Encrypted Communication Service Solution”. The Solution was officially awarded the “2026 Top Ten Lighthouse Projects” at the China Telecom Kunlun Ecosystem Roundtable Conference, demonstrating the Group’s technological leadership in AI-native cloud security.

Deep Engagement at the Summit: Insights into the New Trend of “Data Elements × Artificial Intelligence”

CITIC Telecom’s Digital Intelligence Development team attended the 9th Digital China Summit in Fuzhou on April 28, themed “Accelerating the Innovative Development of Digital Intelligence Technology and Deepening the Construction of Digital China.” As a key participant in promoting the digital transformation of the industry, the CITIC Telecom team actively participated in core sub-forums such as “Data Elements × Artificial Intelligence” and “Digital Technology and Infrastructure.” They engaged in in-depth discussions with various industry experts on topics such as AI empowerment for industrial upgrading and the release of data value.

During their on-site visit to the Digital China Construction Achievements Exhibition, the team observed cutting-edge achievements in digital government and intelligent manufacturing. These forward-looking insights provide valuable references for the Group’s future product roadmap and further strengthen its determination to continuously deepen its expertise in digital intelligence technology.

Core Technological Breakthrough: Achieved “Kunlun Ecosystem’s Top Ten Lighthouse Projects”

During the industry collaboration session at the summit, the CITIC Telecom delegation was invited to attend the “Kunlun Ecosystem Roundtable Conference” hosted by China Telecom. The conference, themed “The Power of AI Innovation, the Path to Joint Progress,” brought together leading enterprises in cloud-network convergence.

At the conference, the “2026 Top Ten Lighthouse Projects” were grandly unveiled, and CITIC Telecom’s “Cross-border Encrypted Communication Service Solution” was successfully selected for its outstanding performance under an AI-native cloud architecture. This solution addresses the weaknesses of data sovereignty, compliant transmission, and link stability faced by global enterprises, offering the following core technological breakthroughs:

• Dual-Engine Quantum Security Protection (QKD+PQC): By integrating Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) algorithms, a dual protection system of “Quantum Key Distribution + Anti-Quantum Algorithms” has been established, ensuring the security and compliance of core data during cross-border transmission.

• Network Capability API-fication (eSIM and QoD Service Integration): Standardized API calls to the eSIM platform enable one-click global device access and unified identity management. Combined with Quality-on-Demand (QoD) capabilities, it allows for the on-demand construction of low-latency, highly stable network channels, significantly optimizing remote operation and maintenance, and collaboration experience.

• Cross-border Encrypted Mobile IoT Communication Service: Based on China Telecom’s intelligent cloud platform, this innovative solution integrates quantum keys, eSIM, and QoD capabilities to address cross-border network challenges, helping high-end equipment enterprises to realise secure global expansion.

Co-building and Win-win: Transforming “Lighthouse” Experience into a Driving Force for Digital China

Experts from China Telecom at the conference pointed out that being selected for the “Lighthouse Project” signifies that the solution has benchmark significance in terms of technological leadership, market application potential, and its driving role for the industry chain. This is not only a recognition of CITIC Telecom’s technological accumulation but also a concrete practice of the Kunlun Ecosystem’s philosophy of “co-building, co-creation, sharing, and win-win.”

CITIC Telecom believes that this honor of being selected for the “Lighthouse Project” highly affirms our research and development direction in the field of cross-border secure communication. This not only broadens our international perspective but also validates our strategic direction in cross-border secure communication.

Envisioning the Future: Deepening Digital Intelligence Technology to Empower Global Connectivity

Upon returning with this honor, CITIC Telecom will actively transform the achievements gained from the Digital China Summit and the Kunlun Ecosystem Conference. In the future, we will integrate advanced digital intelligence concepts and the successful experience of the “Lighthouse Project” into business innovation, continuously optimizing cross-border encrypted communication technology, and contributing more wisdom and strength to deeply advance the construction of “Digital China” and assist Chinese enterprises in their global development.