Caught in the Web: the public interest and the battle for control of China’s information superhighway

Abstract

Analyses the evolution of China’s telephone and cable systems, in terms of the public interest, discussing current bureaucratic conflicts and policy debates over convergence, and construction of an independent broadband cable network. Looks in depth at China’s problems and the different problems for its citizens with regard to poverty levels and access to the Web.

Citation

Zhao, Y. (2000), "Caught in the Web: the public interest and the battle for control of China’s information superhighway", info, Vol. 2 No. 1, pp. 41-66. https://doi.org/10.1108/14636690010801311