Internet Diffusion and Digital Divide in China: Some Empirical Results
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The paper presents some empirical results of Information & Communication Technology diffusion within China and across countries in Asia. The paper finds that China and most developing countries in Asia are bypassing fixed-line telephone infrastructure by adopting wireless technology. The results also show that the market potentials of mobile phones are greater than fixed-line telephones in these developing countries.
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