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Generation Y is main force in China's online shopping

[2015-12-11 08:19]

The post-1980s generation is becoming the backbone of the Chinese economy, not only because of the growing contribution they make in the workplace, but also the money they spend online, new research shows.

Top 10 Internet companies in the world

[2015-12-11 06:31]

Recent Statista data shows among the world's 10 largest Internet companies by market value as of May 2015, four are from China, namely Alibaba Group, Tencent Holdings, Baidu Inc, and JD.com.

Infographic: Highlights of press conference of the 2nd WIC

[2015-12-10 19:29]

The 2nd World Internet Conference will make a bigger impact with more guests and content. And China's web chief Lu Wei adeptly handled some tough questions at the Dec 9 press conference.

China seeks a balanced Internet strategy

[2015-12-10 18:13]

The Internet has become a promising industry in China, but the widespread application of Internet technology has also brought serious challenges.

Five key words of Xi's outlooks on cyber security

[2015-12-10 16:16]

The following is President Xi Jinping's major comments on cyber security summarized by five key words.

Internet tycoons on World Internet Conference

[2015-12-10 15:26]

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend and deliver a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the conference, which is scheduled to be held from Dec 16 to 18, said Lu Wei, minister of the Cyberspace Administration of China.

Wuzhen riding wave of Internet development

[2015-12-09 17:40]

The booming Internet industry has been fueling the growth of Wuzhen, a historic water town in China's Zhejiang province, putting the eastern settlement on the fast track to smart transformation.

China's door open to global Internet: Cyber watchdog

[2015-12-09 16:04]

China's Internet watchdog says it maintains not only the freedom but also the order of cyber space and China's door is always open to global Internet firms.

China's web chief explains theme of 2nd WIC

[2015-12-09 14:52]

The 2nd World Internet Conference (WIC), also known as the Wuzhen Summit, will take place from Dec 16 -18, 2015, in Wuzhen, Zhejiang. This year's conference has the theme "An Interconnected World Shared and Governed by All - Building a Community of Common Future in Cyberspace".

Internet summit brings out the best in Wuzhen

[2015-12-09 14:52]

Wuzhen, a famous water town with over 2,000 years of history in Zhejiang province, is now one of the most high-tech savvy areas in China thanks to the World Internet Conference (WIC), according to Ge Huijun, director of Zhejiang's publicity department.

2nd WIC rises to new heights

[2015-12-09 13:40]

The second World Internet Conference (WIC) will achieve a bigger presence with more foreign guests, according to a top internet official.

Xi to attend 2nd World Internet Conference

[2015-12-09 10:42]

President Xi Jinping is expected to deliver a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the conference in East China's Zhejiang province.