This book provides a comprehensive review of Chinas Internet development in the past 23 years since the countrys first access to the Internet, especially since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. It offers a systematic account of Chinas experience in Internet development and governance, and establishes and presents Chinas Internet Development Index System, covering network infrastructure, information technology, digital economy, e-governance, cyber security, and international cyberspace governance.

Chinese Academy of Cyberspace Studies is directly affiliated to the Cyberspace Administration of China. It aims to become a leading high-end cyberspace research academy in China and the world, providing support in theories, researches, intelligence and technology for key strategic planning, policy and decision making, project construction, and technical innovation in the areas of cyber security and information security. The Academy has its research institutes of cyber content construction, cyber security, informatization and international cyberspace governance.

Overview.- Comprehensive Improvement of Chinas Network Infrastructure.- Breakthroughs have been made in Information Technology.- Digital Economy has become the New Engine for Economic Growth.- E-administration makes Governmental Service more Efficient and Transparent.- Clean Cyberspace.- Cyber Security Capacity is being Improved.- Active Participation in International Cyberspace Governance.- Benefits of the Internet to the People.- Prospect of Chinas Internet Development.- Appendix: Events of Chinas Internet Development.- Afterword.