China in Figures

Main telephone lines (thousands)

Germany
Year Main telephone lines (thousands) 1996 44 100.00 1997 45 200.00 1998 46 530.00 1999 48 210.00 2001 52 330.00 2002 53 670.00 2003 54 233.00 2004 54 574.00

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