China's digital landscape is evolving, but challenges remain in user privacy and security awareness. In a 2024 survey, a significant 45.2 percent of internet users in the country reported being completely unproficient in changing security and privacy settings on their devices. This highlights the ongoing need for digital literacy initiatives in the world's largest online market.
Proficiency of changing privacy and security settings in China as of June 2024
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