The internet is commonly used for communication, entertainment, and information in China. As of the second quarter of 2025, **** percent of surveyed internet users in China indicated that staying in touch with friends and family was the primary reason for using the internet. This was followed by watching videos, TV shows or movies at **** percent.
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We Are Social, & DataReportal, & Meltwater. (November 5, 2025). Common reasons for using the internet in China as of 2nd quarter 2025 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 09, 2026, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1559941/china-main-purposes-of-internet-usage/
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We Are Social, DataReportal, Meltwater. (2025). Common reasons for using the internet in China as of 2nd quarter 2025. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 09, 2026. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1559941/china-main-purposes-of-internet-usage/
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