The plan was announced by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the National Data Authority (NDA), excerpts of which were published on the NDA's WeChat account on Monday.
China's new data agency plans rapid response to powerful national computing network
China's new data agency plans rapid response to powerful national computing network
The plan also states that China will strengthen inter-ministerial coordination to strengthen oversight of the digital economy.
Another focus of the NDA's efforts is to accelerate the sharing of public data between government departments and to improve aged care, education, health and other services through the effective use of data.
Why China's new data agency has ambitions to develop digital economy and AI
Why China's new data agency has ambitions to develop digital economy and AI
Focusing on digital innovation, Liu added that data commercialization and industrial digitization will create “a new space for China's economic development.”
During a visit to the southwestern metropolis of Chongqing last week, Xi toured the Digital City Operation Center, which monitors emergencies and coordinates between city authorities. During his visit, he urged local authorities to “scientifically design big data platforms and network systems” and make better use of data to improve governance.
According to the Cyberspace Administration of China, China will generate more than 8.1 zettabytes of data in 2022, ranking second after the United States. The country also ranks second in overall computing capacity, which is particularly important for scientific research, data analysis, simulation and machine learning, which she aims to expand by 50% by 2025. Masu.
Chinese government promotes China-led Digital Silk Road initiative at Xi'an Forum
Chinese government promotes China-led Digital Silk Road initiative at Xi'an Forum
Wang Yong, vice-chairman of China's top political advisory body, speaking at the 2016 Digital Silk Road Development Forum, said that China is pursuing the Belt and Road Initiative, which aims to cooperate in areas ranging from e-commerce to digital infrastructure. It has reportedly signed several strategic agreements with member countries. Northwest of Xi'an City last week.
Launched in 2015, the Digital Silk Road aims to strengthen the digital connectivity of countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, the Chinese government's strategy to improve trade and economic integration across Asia, Europe, Africa and South America. There is.
Wang said China will work with these countries to develop an “open and inclusive digital economy.”