The Factors Which Effect on the Diffusion of Information and Communication Technology in China

Fumin LIU, Jingyong WANG

Abstract


At this age, information and communication technology (ICT) are spread all over every corner of the world in a surprising speed, which deeply influences every aspect of our daily lives. Two factors can lead to diffusion of ICT innovation based on a case study, which was about internet cafe in China. The first factor is influence of new technology; the second factor is that stress or policies which come from society or governments.


Keywords


Information and communication technology; Diffusion; Innovation; Internet cafe

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3968/4817

DOI (PDF): http://dx.doi.org/10.3968/g6139

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