Areas in green are above the national average of 38.3 percent, while areas in yellow are below the average. As you might expect, areas along the east coast, as well as the capital Beijing have pretty high penetration rates – Beijing being the highest at 70.3 percent. I have to admit though that I was a little surprised to see Xinjiang province in the west ranks ninth in the country in internet penetration at 40.4 percent, just above the national average. Read More