China Financial and Economic News:

The third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee proposed the construction and operation of national data infrastructure to promote data sharing. What measures has the NDA taken to advance data infrastructure construction, and what specific work will be undertaken going forward? Thank you.

Liu Liehong:

Mr. Du, please answer the questions. 

Du Wei:

Thank you for your questions. As you mentioned, the third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee issued relevant plans on the matter. Data infrastructure serves as the foundational support for the implementation of basic data systems and the efficient development and utilization of data. It is an important instrument for comprehensively promoting the high-quality development of a digital China, the digital economy and the digital society.

Specifically, the construction of data related infrastructure is based upon networks and computing facilities and involves the full cycle of data development and utilization, including data aggregation, processing, circulation, application, and operation, with the aim to utilize data as a productive factor and a kind of resource so as to create value. The construction of data infrastructure is the systematic integration of project construction and institutional development. It covers not only the development of facilities such as platforms and systems, but also designs of standards and norms, and mechanisms and systems. Additionally, it encompasses the application of technological innovations in privacy protection and data identification registration.

Over the past few years, various regions, industries and sectors have actively explored the construction of data infrastructure, resulting in the development of multiple technological solutions to privacy calculus, data spaces, blockchain and data switching service networks. These efforts have laid a solid foundation for the integrated construction of data infrastructure. Recently, the NDA has been organizing the formulation of guidelines on the construction of data infrastructure. This aims to clarify the concept, development vision and construction goals of data infrastructure under present conditions, build a social consensus, define construction directions and promote the establishment of a collaborative, large-scale, efficient, standardized and reliable data infrastructure service system.

Currently, we are focused on the circulation and utilization of data, targeting key industries and typical application scenarios. Based on unified directory identification, unified identity registration and unified interface requirements, i.e. a unified infrastructure foundation, we are deploying and initiating pilot projects for various technological approaches such as privacy calculus, data spaces, blockchain and data switching service networks. We plan data circulation and utilization infrastructure projects from the top down, supporting different cities in taking the lead in trials. By using real-world scenarios to drive technological advancements, we aim to enrich the supply of solutions and promote the efficient and trustworthy circulation and utilization of data across departments, levels, regions and entities.

In conclusion, the construction of the data infrastructure system is a long-term and systematic endeavor. Going forward, we will continue to advance the development of the data infrastructure system by placing greater emphasis on system integration, focusing on key priorities and achieving effective reforms, as required. The aim is to make new contribution to fully unleashing the potential of data elements and achieving their value. We welcome suggestions from all sectors of society, and invite everyone to jointly explore the mechanisms, paths and solutions for data infrastructure construction and contribute their wisdom to the high-quality development of the economy and society and the building of a digital China.

Thank you.