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According to a report by the China Internet Information Center (CNNIC), the Internet penetration rate among China’s elderly population reached 52.0%, and the number of “silver Internet users” aged 60 and over reached 161 million.

China’s Internet users reached 1.123 billion, with an Internet penetration rate of 79.7%. The rapid development of the “silver economy” is driving further internet adoption and application. The government places great importance on ensuring that seniors enjoy the benefits of digital technology, In June, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released the “Smart Health and Care Products and Services Promotion Catalog (2024 Edition),” promoting greater access to the benefits of informatization development for seniors.