NetValue: China Saw Internet Use RisingAn ever increased number of Internet users and time-spending on Internet and other related indices show that Internet has become more and more popular in China, according to a survey conducted in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen on May 16 by NetValue, a well-known Internet market research and survey firm.Headquartered in Hong Kong, NetValue has sample-collecting groups in China's mainland, HK, ROK, Singapor and Taiwan. According to the survey, netizens in the four said cities saw a steady increase, 19.4 percent surfing on Internet in March, an increase of 8.4 percent over January. Days spent on Internet by netizens increased to 9.6 days in March, higher than 8.1 days in February and 9 days in January. The survey also made an appraisal of some portal websites. Among the top 10 websites, Sohu stayed atop in March in GDisP, and Sina continues to keep its championship position both by general appraisal and domain name listing. By PD Online staff member Li Yan |
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