China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) Released the 55th Statistical Report on the Development of China's Internet Network

China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) Released the 55th Statistical Report on the Development of China's Internet NetworkOn January 17, 2024, the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) released the 55th Statistical Report on the Development of China's Internet Network (hereinafter referred to as the "Report"). This report comprehensively showcases the booming development of China's internet in 2024

China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) Released the 55th Statistical Report on the Development of China's Internet Network

On January 17, 2024, the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) released the 55th Statistical Report on the Development of China's Internet Network (hereinafter referred to as the "Report"). This report comprehensively showcases the booming development of China's internet in 2024. Data shows that as of December 2024, the number of Chinese netizens reached a staggering 1.08 billion, with internet penetration rate increasing to 78.6%, signifying the internet's deep integration into all aspects of Chinese social life.

The report points out that in 2024, China continued to advance its internet infrastructure construction, laying a solid foundation for rapid internet development. The construction of 5G networks and gigabit fiber optic broadband networks progressed steadily, with mobile internet access traffic continuing to grow rapidly. The information and communication industry achieved significant high-quality development. Specifically, as of December 2024, the number of IPv6 addresses reached 69148 blocks/32, a year-on-year increase of 1.6%; the total number of domain names reached 33 million, with 20.82 million being ".CN" national top-level domains. These figures reflect the continuous improvement and expansion of China's internet infrastructure, providing strong support for the access of a massive user base.

It is noteworthy that by November 2024, China had built a total of 4.191 million 5G base stations, a net increase of 815,000 from the end of the previous year. The three major basic telecommunications enterprises developed a staggering 2.642 billion cellular IoT terminal users, accounting for 59.6% of mobile network terminal connections. The promotion of ubiquitous interconnection of people, machines, and things provides strong support for more users to access internet services and foreshadows the accelerated arrival of the future Internet of Everything era.

The Report particularly emphasizes the rapid development of the generative artificial intelligence (AI) industry in 2024. The booming development of the generative AI-related industry has spawned numerous new business models and applications, injecting strong impetus into economic and social development. From the user perspective, as of December 2024, 331 million people (23.5% of the total population) reported having heard of generative AI products, with 249 million (17.7% of the total population) reporting actual use. Among users who have used generative AI products, a remarkable 77.6% used them to answer questions, while 45.5% used them as office assistants. This fully demonstrates the significant role of generative AI technology in improving user efficiency and convenience.

On the industry side, generative AI technology is empowering various industries at an unprecedented speed, driving intelligent upgrades across sectors. In fields such as literary creation, online marketing, and software engineering, generative AI has become an indispensable tool in daily work. In fields such as legal consultation, intelligent medical treatment, online customer service, and intelligent robots, "intelligent assistants" based on generative AI technology are also very common, greatly improving work efficiency and service quality. More importantly, generative AI technology is empowering the entire process, all elements, and various links of traditional industrial production and manufacturing, helping enterprises improve quality and efficiency, reduce costs and consumption, and promote industrial upgrading and transformation.

In addition to the rapid development of generative AI, the Report also showcases many highlights in the digital consumption sector in 2024. Driven by policy support and model innovation, the digital consumption sector has presented a thriving scene. The "trade-in" model of e-commerce platforms has achieved remarkable results. E-commerce platform enterprises have joined hands with provincial and municipal governments to provide subsidies to consumers, vigorously promoting trade-ins and driving a significant increase in online transaction volume. As of December 2024, the number of online shopping users reached 974 million, an increase of 59.47 million compared to December 2023, accounting for 87.9% of all netizens.

Furthermore, the Report notes new progress in the interoperability of payment platforms. Online payment institutions are actively promoting interoperability, with breakthroughs achieved in the mutual recognition and scanning of various barcodes. Alipay, WeChat Pay, and Yunflashpay have achieved mutual recognition and scanning of offline barcodes, promoting the interoperability of online and offline multi-scenario payments, further facilitating digital consumption and enhancing user experience.

Drone delivery by takeout platforms has also become a highlight of digital economy development in 2024. Takeout platforms are actively expanding drone delivery services to various scenarios including communities, scenic areas, municipal parks, and campuses. Currently, more than 53 routes are operational, meeting consumer demand for timeliness and injecting new vitality into the innovative development of low-altitude economy.

In summary, the CNNIC Report comprehensively and comprehensively presents the overall status of China's internet development in 2024. The number of netizens exceeding 1 billion, the continuous improvement of internet penetration rate, the orderly advancement of 5G and gigabit fiber optic broadband network construction, the booming development of generative AI technology, and the vibrant digital consumption sector all indicate that China's internet is developing towards a more prosperous, intelligent, and convenient direction, providing strong support for China's economic and social development and making significant contributions to building a digital China. The data and trends presented in the report provide important references for understanding the current state and future direction of China's internet development, as well as valuable decision-making support for relevant enterprises and institutions. In the future, with continuous technological advancements and policy support, the development of China's internet will continue to maintain strong growth momentum, bringing more convenience and surprises to people's lives.

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