11.23亿网民如何共享数字发展成果？——透视第56次《中国互联网络发展状况统计报告》

Digital Development Overview - As of June 2025, China's internet user base is projected to reach 1.123 billion, with an internet penetration rate of 79.7% and a total of 4.55 million 5G base stations [1] - The report highlights the stable growth of basic resources and the continuous enhancement of information infrastructure, contributing to high-quality development in the information and communication industry [1] Internet Accessibility - The rural internet user base has reached 322 million, with a penetration rate of 69.2%, indicating a narrowing gap between urban and rural internet access [2] - The elderly population (60 years and above) has 16.1 million internet users, achieving a penetration rate of 52.0%, facilitated by user-friendly mobile applications [2] Artificial Intelligence Growth - The application of generative artificial intelligence is expanding, with 80.9% of users utilizing AI products for answering questions [3][4] - The AI industry in China is expected to exceed 700 billion yuan in 2024, maintaining a growth rate of over 20% annually [4] - China has become the largest holder of AI patents globally, accounting for 60% of the total [4] Digital Entertainment Expansion - The digital entertainment sector is increasingly exporting Chinese cultural products, with the online literature market expected to exceed 5 billion yuan in 2024 and overseas users surpassing 35 million [5][6] - In the first half of this year, 25 games generated 11.6 billion yuan in overseas revenue, indicating new growth opportunities for online gaming exports [6]