China's Strategic Focus on Data Element Development and Digital Talent

According to Foresight News, China's National Development and Reform Commission has released an official document titled 'Opinions on Strengthening the Construction of Data Element Disciplines and Digital Talent Teams.' The document emphasizes the need to accelerate research on key directions, targeting major issues in the market-oriented allocation of data elements and systematically conducting strategic studies in the data field. The focus is on critical issues such as data ownership, pricing, and transactions, with in-depth research on foundational theories and policy laws related to data elements. The document highlights the importance of keeping pace with the development trends of cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, and privacy-preserving computing, and conducting thorough research on common foundational theories and technologies in the data field. Additionally, the document outlines the need for research on data application technologies in key industries and sectors, including intelligent manufacturing, transportation, financial services, and healthcare. It aims to build a practice-based autonomous knowledge system and scientific research framework for data elements in China, providing theoretical support for the high-quality development of Digital China.