Tech start-ups in southwest China

The number of internet users has been on the rise in China, especially in Southwest China's Sichuan province.

Creating another version of picture in just a split of two seconds? With over 100 million users globally, Camera360 has become the most popular mobile camera app in the world and provides a comprehensive suite of professional yet fun mobile photography options.

"We have already passed the most difficult period, we have to rely on ourselves later on, "CEO of Camera 360 Xu Hao said.

Xu Hao and his brother have been creating businesses since the age of 17. It's their 15th year of doing business in the field of technology. They started this business 2 years ago, and with investment from venture capital, the company has gone from strength to strength.

"If we can gather some real top talents, our company will develop faster," CEO of Camera 360 Xu Hao said.

"China has more than 500 million internet users, twice the number of American internet users. According to statistics, the average Chinese user spends 46 minutes a day on social-media sites, and more and more people are spending their time using apps and playing games on their mobile phone," CCTV reporter Liu Yang said.

This company named TAP 4 FUN has over 200 employees. The mobile games that the company has created ranks among the top 30 by revenue world-wide. With a total revenue of 12-hundred million dollars last year, the company is growing faster than ever.

"For us the biggest challenges are creating an international hit game…and no one from China has done that before," Creative Director of TAP 4 FUN Chalie Mosley said.

Over 500 start-ups are pursuing their goals in Tianfu Software Park in Chengdu. It's now the biggest base in China dedicated to the industry's development and service outsourcing. It provides the kind of environment businesses need if they're going to succeed in Southwest China.