In this picture, there are lines that symbolize the usage of fixed telephones, mobile phones, and the internet from 1994 to 2005 in China. Overall, the use of these three technologies has substantially increased over time, resulting in a significant surge in their adoption.
The number of people using fixed telephones grew steadily and significantly, increasing from approximately 10 million in 1994 to 175 million in 1999. In 2000, there was a minor fluctuation. By 2005, the number of Chinese inhabitants with fixed telephones reached a peak of 350 million.
The number of mobile phone users remained at zero during the initial two-year period. However, by the end of the second year, there was an immediate increase. In 2000, a dramatic upward trend began, and by 2005, the maximum number recorded was 450 million users.
Similarly, during the first three years, the number of internet users was also zero, but by the end of the third year, there was a significant rise. In 2005, the growth in internet users reached a record high of nearly 200 million, matching the trends observed in mobile phone and fixed telephone usage