New Data Bureau To Oversee Data Collection Regulation - Xinhua

Beijing’s plans to establish a new National Data Bureau to oversee regulation on data collection and sharing will lead to enhanced public services, more digitalisation, and speed up construction of smart cities, according to Xinhua. Quoting experts, the paper said digitalisation was significant to China's development and the new structure would help Beijing develop a competitive advantage. The reforms, announced during this weeks National People's Congress, will see the new body integrate functions of various departments, which will help coordinate the development of the digital economy, according to the paper.