The number of underage internet users in China hit 191 million in 2021, leading to an internet penetration rate (普及率) of 96.8 percent among Chinese minors (未成年人), according to a report released on Nov 30. The report covered more than 26,000 minors in 31 provincial-level (省级) places. The report also found that there was little difference in the internet penetration rate between urban and rural areas in 2021. Video platforms have become an important source of information for minors. As many as 48.7 percent of minors get information on important events through video platforms.