China’s three telecom giants began to cancel long-distance roaming charges from Sept 1.

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In the Government Work Report he delivered in March, Premier Li Keqiang demanded the cancellation of the years-long charging practice as part of the government's move to build a stronger internet industry.

A citizen makes a phone call in front of a China Unicom service hall in Yuncheng city of Shanxi province on Aug 31. [Photo by Gao Xinsheng/Xinhua]