By December 2025, the number of netizens in China has reached 1.125 billion, and the Internet penetration rate has reached 80.1%; The user base of generative artificial intelligence has reached 602 million, with a penetration rate of 42.8%. On February 5, the Institute of Policy and International Cooperation of China Internet Network Information Center released the 57th Statistical Report on the Development of Internet in China. The report shows that China has built the world's leading and largest information and communication network, connecting the information "artery" of economic and social development. With the continuous advancement of network infrastructure construction, the scale of connected users is steadily expanding. As of December 2025, the Internet penetration rate in China will reach 80.1%, 9.7 percentage points higher than that in the beginning of the 14th Five Year Plan. The report shows that as of December 2025, the number of users of generative artificial intelligence in China has reached 602 million, an increase of 141.7% compared to the end of 2024. The Internet and other digital technologies are deeply integrated into people's lives, making people's livelihood more happy. As of December 2025, the number of online government service users in China has reached 940 million, and the "efficient completion of one thing" service covers the entire lifecycle of enterprises and individuals. The number of online education users has reached 327 million, and more and more digital education resources are being launched on the National Smart Education Public Service Platform, making high-quality courses accessible across mountains and seas at all times. From the Internet "available" to the smart life "well used", during the "14th Five Year Plan" period, China's Internet has made significant progress in coverage and application depth. (New Society)