China internet resources--Simple fasts should know about China market

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Simple facts about China Year : 2003

China's GDP continues to grow at a rate of 7.9% exceeding that of the U.S. Its GDP has grown dramatically over the past 20 years and, with 2002 growth of 7.8%, continues to be comparatively robust in a slowing worldwide economy.
China now ranks sixth in the global economy, and foreign direct investments continue to expand.
China's long-stated goals of integrating into the world economy and affecting country-wide development to support such an economy have been consistently forwarded by the prevailing government. The country's economic growth, and 2001 admission into the WTO, are evidence of its ability to reach these goals.
By 2004, China is predicted to account for more than a quarter of the world's total online population, with e-commerce expected to serve as an important engine of growth across the region.
Based on Nielsen/NetRatings, China has risen to second in the world in terms of Internet user population in the past three years.
Only 56.6 million people, or 5% of the population, is online.
The user base is well educated.
Professionals in wholesale/retail, government/social communities, education/scientific research communities, and manufacturing are the top users.
Information is the prime reason for access; news is the top search objective.
Email is the dominant service used.