China's internet users surpass 1.1 billion

The number of internet users in China hit 1.108 billion by December 2024. The report by the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) revealed that internet penetration in China reached 78.6 percent in 2024, 30 years after the country was fully connected to the global internet.

China now boasts the world's largest internet infrastructure, equipped with advanced technologies, fueling the rapid growth of its digital economy.

The report alsorevealed that 331 million people, or 23.5 percent of China's population, were aware of generative AI products, while 249 million people reported having used them, mainly for answering questions and office assistance.(Photo/VCG)

By Fu Rui, Li Yinghe(intern) and Jia Jiye/China Youth Daily