Chinese children are accessing the Internet earlier than ever before, according to a survey on minors' use of the Internet and social networking services published on Thursday, Xinhua reported. The survey, conducted by the Young Pioneers of China, shows that more than 70 percent of minors first access the Internet at or before the age of 10.

According to the survey, most Chinese minors surf the net for general recreational as well to listen to music, play games and chat online. The survey also found that minors read news, send and receive e-mails and use Internet search engines less than adults.

More than 80 percent of parents said that it is necessary to limit children's time online and provide them with guidance on Internet use.

(China.org.cn April 28, 2012)

我國未成年人首次觸網年齡進一步提前。據新華社報道，周四，中國少先隊事業發展中心發布中國未成年人互聯網/社交網絡運用狀況調查報告。七成以上被調查者首次觸網年齡已經提前到10歲以前（含10歲）。

調查顯示，休閑娛樂是未成年人使用互聯網的最主要目的，大部分未成年人上網最主要是聽音樂、玩游戲、聊天，而看新聞、收發郵件、搜索等則在未成年人的互聯網應用中一直處于非主流地位。

八成以上被調查家長認為有必要對孩子上網給予指導，并限制每次上網時長。