新华鲜报丨互联网普及率超80%！数智生活向“新”向“好”

Core Insights - As of December 2025, the number of internet users in China is projected to reach 1.125 billion, with an internet penetration rate of 80.1% [1][3] - The user base for generative artificial intelligence is expected to grow to 602 million, representing a 141.7% increase from the end of 2024 [7] Group 1: Internet Development - China has established the world's largest and technologically advanced information and communication network, facilitating economic and social development [5] - The country has built 4.838 million 5G base stations, covering over 330 cities, which supports the penetration of various network services [5] - By December 2025, the internet penetration rate is expected to increase by 9.7 percentage points from the beginning of the 14th Five-Year Plan, with rural internet penetration at 69.5% and 53.7% of internet users aged 60 and above [5] Group 2: Artificial Intelligence Integration - AI applications are rapidly integrating into daily life and production, serving as a key driver for digital and intelligent transformation [6] - Generative AI is being applied across key industries such as steel, electricity, and telecommunications, enhancing product development, quality inspection, and customer service [7] Group 3: Digital Inclusion and Quality of Life - The online government service user base is expected to reach 940 million, providing efficient services throughout the lifecycle of enterprises and individuals [8] - Online healthcare users are projected to reach 411 million, with over 200 projects for mutual recognition of inspection results among medical institutions across all provinces [8] - The online education user base is anticipated to grow to 327 million, with more digital educational resources becoming available on the national smart education public service platform [8]