中国电讯业在过去十几年中已经积累起了巨额资产，而且盈利丰厚，可以为外国资本提供足够的合资机会。到到2005年，中国电讯基础网络设施的投资每年都会超过过2500亿元人民币。其中不仅包括新设备、新设施的投资，还包括现有设备的维护和修理等的投资。
The telecommunications industry in China has accumulated fast capital for over a decade. It's highly profitable and will provide sufficient finance for joint ventures. In 2005, investment in telecommunications infrastructure and network facilities in China will exceed 250 billion yuan. That includes not only new equipment and new facilities, but also the maintenance and repair of existing equipment.