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"Every step I have taken, since I was that child on the bridge, has been to bring myself closer to you."
That was one memorable quote from Sayuri, the main character in the movie Memoirs of a Geisha, played by Zhang Ziyi, undoubtedly one of the most sought-after Chinese actresses in Hollywood today.
About 16% of China’s population are Internet users.* At this rate, China may be 3.1% lower than the average global standard but, for a country to which superlatives are often applied to, there’s nothing modest about that figure.
According to the survey by the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) released in January 2008, the total number of Chinese netizens reached 210 million in December 2007—just five million shy of the total in the US, which has the most number of 'Net users in the world. If last year's daily average increase of 200,000 keeps up, being the largest in the world isn't far-off.
CNNIC defines netizens as Chinese citizens aged six and above who have used the Internet in the past six months. From 162 million in June last year, their number reached 210 million by the end of December 2007. That's a mind-blowing 48 million increase within only six months. Out of the 210 million netizens, almost 145 million are aged 30 and below, a whopping 68.9% of the total Internet population in China.
It's no surprise that Chinese netizens are mostly teenagers and young adults. These are the people who grew up with the Internet readily available and are, therefore, computer-savvy and not intimidated by technology. But for this younger generation, are relationships turning virtual?
Chung To, 2007 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee for Emergent Leadership
Chung To, founder of Hong Kong's Chi Heng Foundation, was recognized for Emergent Leadership by the 2007 Ramon Magsaysay Awards held in Manila, Philippines last August 31. The foundation's projects include providing education and care for children affected by the HIV/AIDS virus, especially in Central China. At least 3,000 children are now under the care of Chi Heng Foundation. So effective have been To's efforts that the foundation is now supported and endorsed by the Chinese Ministry of Health and the Clinton Foundation (of former US President Bill Clinton). Prior to his work as the foundation's chairperson, To was an investment banker based in Hong Kong.
Written by Alvin I. Dacanay | Issue: November 2007
Just like its heroine, Tanghalang Pilipino’s production of Mulan seems to have beaten the odds.
Throughout its rain-soaked, four-week run, it succeeded in drawing children of all ages to the CCP for another take on the enduring Chinese folk tale made famous by Disney’s cartoon version nearly a decade ago.
About 16% of China’s population are Internet users.* At this rate, China may be 3.1% lower than the average global standard but, for a country to which superlatives are often applied to, there’s nothing modest about that figure.
Chung To, founder of Hong Kong's Chi Heng Foundation, was recognized for Emergent Leadership by the 2007 Ramon Magsaysay Awards held in Manila, Philippines last August 31. The foundation's projects include providing education and care for children affected by the HIV/AIDS virus, especially in Central China. At least 3,000 children are now under the care of Chi Heng Foundation. So effective have been To's efforts that the foundation is now supported and endorsed by the Chinese Ministry of Health and the Clinton Foundation (of former US President Bill Clinton). Prior to his work as the foundation's chairperson, To was an investment banker based in Hong Kong.
