China Aims for Data Dominance: Strategic Focus on Development and Talent

China is bolstering its digital ambitions by prioritizing the development of data element disciplines and cultivating a skilled workforce in the field. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has released official guidance, ‘Opinions on Strengthening the Construction of Data Element Disciplines and Digital Talent Teams’, outlining a comprehensive strategy for this initiative. 🇨🇳 This document underscores the urgent need to expedite research efforts, particularly addressing market-oriented data element allocation and conducting systematic studies into the future of data.