Article: Gov't backs new telecom services

The Chinese Government is to give value-added telecom services a shot in the arm, according to Jiang Yaoping, vice-minister of the Information Industry.

Speaking yesterday at the eighth China Beijing International High- Tech Expo, Jiang pledged to support development of the sector.

"Value-added telecom services are already becoming a new business growth area for China's telecom industry," he said.

"Through enhancing the infrastructure as well as adjusting related policies accordingly, we hope to build up a sound business environment."

The government will also strengthen laws and regulations to better supervise the market and protect consumers, he added.

Government statistics show that last ...

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