China's 338 mil internet users leads to 'turf war' for authorities

Updated July 29, 2009 12:06:01

The number of internet users in China is now greater that the entire population of the United States, according to China's official news agency Xinhua.

While analysts say increased internet access is improving quality of life for many Chinese, it has also created a conflict of interest amongst different government ministries in China.

Presenter: Stephanie March
Speakers: Sally Wentworth, Public Policy Manager at the Geneva-based Internet Society; Jack Qiu, assistant professor at the School of Journalism & Communication at the Chinese University of Hong Kong