298 Million Surfed': Opportunities for e-Government in China (Analyst Opinion)

Introduction

According to a report issued last week by the state-run, China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC), in 2008, 88 million Chinese went online for the first time, an increase of 42 percent over 2007. With the increase, China's internet-using population has surpassed 298 million, and now has more internet users than any country in the world

Scope

• A recent study by the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) found that there are over 298 million Internet users in China
• In light of this finding, this piece explores the implications for e-government

Highlights

The rollout of 3G networks in China is likely to be completed by 2010

The high number of connected citizens, coupled with the central government's ambitious plans to investment in e-government, means that there is plenty of opportunity for vendors

Vendors exploring the Chinese market should be aware of the legal environment and the unique political culture around public service delivery in the country

Reasons to Purchase

• Learn about the rapid increase in Internet use among Chinese citizens
• Understand the implications for e-government in the country