China in Figures

Main telephone lines (thousands)

Switzerland
Year Main telephone lines (thousands) 1996 4 571.00 1997 4 688.00 1998 4 884.00 1999 5 066.00 2001 5 383.50 2002 5 387.60 2003 5 323.00 2004 5 262.60

China
Year Main telephone lines (thousands) 1996 54 947.00 1997 70 310.00 1998 87 420.90 1999 108 715.80 2001 180 368.00 2002 214 222.00 2003 262 747.00 2004 311 756.00