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)

我国未成年人首次触网年龄进一步提前。据新华社报道，周四，中国少先队事业发展中心发布中国未成年人互联网/社交网络运用状况调查报告。七成以上被调查者首次触网年龄已经提前到10岁以前（含10岁）。

调查显示，休闲娱乐是未成年人使用互联网的最主要目的，大部分未成年人上网最主要是听音乐、玩游戏、聊天，而看新闻、收发邮件、搜索等则在未成年人的互联网应用中一直处于非主流地位。

八成以上被调查家长认为有必要对孩子上网给予指导，并限制每次上网时长。