China’s internet speeds lag far behind developed peers, recent report shows

Technologically speaking, China has seen rapid progress over the last forty years. But despite major strides forward in both innovation and infrastructure, it still lags in at least one important aspect: internet speed.

According to international consulting agency We Are Social’s fourth-quarter report, the mainland’s internet speeds ranks well behind developed areas, including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau.

Image credit: We Are Social

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