ZTE
ZTE is number 458 in the 311 Titans Index of the world's largest companies, with reported revenue of about $18.6bn in 2025. It is headquartered in Shenzhen, China. In short: Chinese telecommunication company. 311 Future Exposure: low (34/100), driven by technology change in communications (59/100), led by 5G, Artificial Narrow Intelligence, Biometric Sensors.
Part of the 311 Titans Index. Last updated .
R&D labs
ZTE runs 1 research and innovation lab in the Global R&D Labs Directory: ZTE R&D Centre.
311 Future Exposure: Low
Score 34 out of 100: technology 59/100 and trends 10/100. What drives it:
- Technology change in communications (59/100), led by 5G, Artificial Narrow Intelligence, Biometric Sensors
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Questions and answers
How big is ZTE?
ZTE reported revenue of about $18.6bn in 2025, ranking number 458 in the 311 Titans Index.
Where is ZTE headquartered?
ZTE is headquartered in Shenzhen, China.
Does ZTE run R&D labs?
Yes. The Global R&D Labs Directory lists 1 of its labs.
Source: official filing (filing), retrieved 5 October 2026. Revenue converted to US dollars at the ECB average rate for the financial year.
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