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By late June 2009, the number of Chinese Internet users had reached 338 million, up 13.4% from late 2008 and increasing by 40 million within six months; while the number of broadband users had hit 320 million, accounting for 94.3% of all Internet users and up 3.7% from late 2008.

The number of users shopping online rose to 87.88 million against the economic crisis, an increase of nearly 14 million within six months, while the use of online payment increased by 4.8%. However, the level of transaction applications remained low and relatively behind.

Chinese Internet users accessing the Internet for entertainment, information and networking purposes was high. Except for forum/BBS, the popularization rate of the three Internet applications in Internet users was all over 50%. Internet entertainment application tended towards stability after long-term fast growth. Online music application remained ahead with an increase of 1.8% within six months in use rate; the number of online video users surged by 10% within six months with a decrease of 1.9% in use rate.

Mobile Internet users up 30% within 6 months, 3G market flexible
Data shows that by June 2009, the number of mobile Internet users had reached 155 million, up 32.1% within six months, showing a fast-growing momentum. The further increase in the penetration of mobile phones into the rural areas also boosted the proportion of mobile access by the group.

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