BEIJING -- China now has more than 1 billion internet users, a government agency said Friday, as the likes of Alibaba Group Holding draw in more of the world's most populous country with services ranging from shopping to bill payment.
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China's online population surpasses 1bn in shadow of tech crackdown
Pandemic fuels user growth in e-commerce and digital payments
People playing computer games at a digital expo in Shanghai in June 2020. From e-commerce to streaming to ride-hailing, China's online sector has boomed during the pandemic. © Reuters
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