The Internet users in China have greatly increased

With the rapid development of Internet technologies, the Internet users in China have greatly increased. It reached 162 million in 2007, accounting for seven times as many as that in 2000. The Internet usage in China was ranked number two among the “Top 10 Countries With The Highest Number Of Internet Users.” However, the Internet penetration rate is still low in China, i.e., about 12.3 percent. The majority of Chinese people do not have a personal computer at home. They use Internet Cafes to satisfy their needs for the access to the Cyberspace. Internet Café became an important part of online communication. In 2006, a quarter of Internet users in China were the customers of the Internet Café. On the other hand, Internet Café was seen a social problem because many teenagers spend tremendous hours in the Cafe without parents’ supervision. Although there are numerous studies on the Internet usage and Chinese government policy, Internet café remains a complex issue in China. This paper aims to conduct a meta-analysis of existing studies on Internet café in China, including the nature and management of Internet Café, the demographics of Internet Café users, the advantages and disadvantages of Internet Café, the Governmental policy-making, the impact of Internet Café on Chinese society, and the future development of Internet Café in China.