China's Leap | ​China's Internet Users Hit 1.125 Billion as AI Adoption Surges

China's internet population reached 1.125 billion by December 2025, with an internet penetration rate exceeding 80%, according to the latest Statistical Report on China’s Internet Development. The digital economy continues to expand, with core industries accounting for 10.5% of GDP, while 602 million people now use generative AI. Rapid infrastructure growth includes 4.83 million 5G base stations, broader rural connectivity, and rising internet adoption among seniors, highlighting the country’s accelerating digital transformation.

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By Li Yuanyuan, Wang Hexiang(intern) and Jia Jiye/China Youth Daily

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