"Improving our information system will make us more confident to develop our direct sales in China and provide better service to our consumers," Amway Eastern China PR Manager Xia Jinhui told Interfax.

Under the RMB 18 mln (USD 2.25 mln) agreement, China Netcom will provide over 100  broadband  Internet access lines to the consumer giant in some 180 stores over the next two years.

Xia also  said  that Amway will use the new services, to set up interior IP telephones,  online education  and a corporate portal to improve its information management system.

Amway China  has  applied for a direct sales license in the beginning of 2006.