This book examines China's information and communications technology revolution. It outlines key trends in internet and telecommunications, exploring the social, cultural and political implications of China's transition to a more information and communications rich society. It shows that despite remaining a one-party state with extensive censorship, substantial changes have occurred.

Examining China's information and communications technology revolution, this title outlines key trends in internet and telecommunications, exploring the social, cultural and political implications of China's transition to a more information and communications rich society.

"In short, this is a useful and concise volume that covers most important issues related to the politics of China's Internet...Those who need an introduction to the Internet or to brush up before giving a related lecture would do well to read this collection." -- Barrett L. McCormick, Pacific Affairs: Volume 83, No. 3 - September 2010 "A valuable scholarly contribution... In reading through the book's diverse chapters, students of Chinese politics and telecommunications policy will gain valuable insights into how the Chinese government developed its current approach to regulating, shaping and embracing ICTs. The papers raise important questions, not only about the CCP's strategies and challenges in managing ICTs, but also about China's challenge to the future of the global Internet's technical architecture and governance as its Western inventors originally conceived it." - Rebecca MacKinnon, New America Foundation, Washington DC, The China Journal, No. 65, January 2011