The figures - which confirm China as the world’s biggest online market by number of users - were released by the China Internet Network Information Center. Around 214 million users have broadband access.
The report also shows that China’s hitherto small-scale e-commerce sector is growing rapidly. Around 23.8 million netizens use online payment services, up 72% from last year.
It also demonstrates the potential of mobile as an online channel in China, with more than 73 million mobile web users.
Chinese web users pass 250 million
CHINA - The Chinese web population has grown to 253 million, having expanded by 91 million in the past 12 months.
