
The 25th anniversary of China’s access to the internet

On April 20, 1994, China officially gained access to the Internet via a dedicated international line with a bandwidth of 64k, connecting the country’s internet with global internet.
Today, the internet has been integrated into almost every aspect of daily life and is reshaping the lifestyle of Chinese people. With the mode of “internet+” becoming an infrastructure in China, the internet has seen dramatic development and is creating significant changes in the country when applied in various industries.
With the most netizens, the largest volume of e-commerce business and the highest amount of money sent via e-payment in the world, China’s internet industry has drawn global attention, and is expected to bring better changes to the world in the future.
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