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China Has Largest On-Line Population

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the that-didn't-take-long dept.

Smivs writes "China now has the world's largest net-using population, say official figures. More than 253 million people in the country are now online, according to statistics from the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC). About 95% of those going online connect via high-speed links. Take up of broadband has been boosted by deals offered by China's fixed line phone firms as they fight to win customers away from mobile operators. Despite having a greater number of people online, China's net economy still has a long way to go to match or exceed that of the US or even that of South Korea. Figures from Analysis International said China's net firms reported total revenues of $5.9bn (£2.96bn) in 2007. By contrast, net advertising revenue alone for US firms in 2007 stood at $21.2bn (£10.6bn)."

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  1. News at 11 by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    China Has Largest * Population

    1. Re:News at 11 by RandoX · · Score: 4, Funny

      You mean the most /. subscribers?

  2. Re:Inflation. by Hoi+Polloi · · Score: 5, Funny

    Only 1 in 5 are online. That is because the other 4 in 5 are monitoring them.

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  3. In the words of The Hon'ble Mr. Smith.. by l0cust · · Score: 3, Funny

    What good is a phone call if you are unable to speak?

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