Cell phones rapidly penetrating rural China

New analysis of InterMedia data shed more light on the urban-rural split in ICT access. The data show notable growth in rural dwellers' access to cellular telephony.

China's Minorities and Information Gathering

Word-of-mouth is a key component of media impact among Tibetans and Uyghurs-especially for politically sensitive or proscribed information. Resilient social networks in a repressive society provide access to information not available from mainstream media.

How Chinese View their Finances

China's high rate of economic growth in the last few decades has, on the whole, benefited individual Chinese. A 2007 InterMedia survey showed that a majority of Chinese residents in urban and semi-urban area consider their standard of living to be above average or well off, compared to only about two-fifths of rural residents.

Blogging Takes Root in China

The roots of a vibrant blogging community are taking hold in China as more internet users are reading and writing weblogs regularly.  This trend makes it likely that a citizen journalism culture will develop in China, though the government is determined to keep a tight grip on online content and is doubtless on the lookout for blog authors who criticize official policies. 

Chinese See Role For Media Control

InterMedia surveys show that many Chinese aren't averse to some government control over the media. This article explains why this issue touches a nationalistic nerve.

New Media's New Inroads in China

A new media landscape, including bloggers and texters, is taking shape as the use of cutting-edge technology booms. But this is mainly restricted to urban areas. The rural inland continues to rely primarily on traditional media.

China: Sharing Technology at the Grassroots

The Chinese rely heavily on interpersonal networks (word-of-mouth information and informal communication networks) to educate themselves about various technology brands and choices.