A brief account of the cycling history in China

3. • 1870-1910: The bicycle was seen as a technological object in China,
but was mainly used by foreigners.
• 1910-1930: More people began using the bike, though this activity
was limited to coastal commercial cities where there was a strong
foreign influence.
• 1930-1949: The establishment of a domestic bicycle industry allowed
for price cuts, enabling more people to own a bike.
• 1949 onwards: The support from the Communist government further
increased the number of bike users.