National Data Administration

The National Data Administration (NDA) is an administration under the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of the State Council of the People's Republic of China.

National Data Administration
国家数据局

National Data Administration housed at the National Development and Reform Commission
Agency overview
FormedOctober 25, 2023; 13 months ago (2023-10-25)
Jurisdiction People's Republic of China
Headquarters25 Yuetan North Street, Xicheng District, Beijing
Agency executive
Parent agencyNational Development and Reform Commission
National Data Administration
Simplified Chinese国家数据局
Traditional Chinese國家數據局
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinGuójiā Shùjùjú

History

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The NDA was proposed in March 2023 as part of a reform of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and government institutions, which was approved by the National People's Congress.[1] The NDA took over several responsibilities from the Cyberspace Administration of China and the NDRC, including promoting smart cities and the exchange of information resources across industries.[2]

On 28 July 2023, Liu Liehong was appointed as the director of the NDA.[3] The NDA was officially inaugurated on 25 October.[4]

Functions

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The NDA, an agency under the National Development and Reform Commission, is responsible for data and its regulation in China.[1] According to the plan that established the agency, the NDA is responsible for "coordinating and promoting the construction of data infrastructure, coordinating the integration, sharing, development and utilization of data resources".[1] The NDA is also responsible for regulating the digital economy and implementing a national big data strategy.[1]

Leadership

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Directors

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Name Chinese name Took office Left office Ref.
Liu Liehong 刘烈宏 28 July 2023 Incumbent [3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Qu, Tracy; Shen, Xinmei; Jiang, Ben (8 March 2023). "China's proposed National Data Bureau to become a powerful tool for Beijing to ratchet up development of digital economy, analysts say". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 19 September 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  2. ^ "China to form a national bureau to manage its troves of data". Reuters. 2023-03-07. Archived from the original on 2023-07-31. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  3. ^ a b Ma, Si (28 July 2023). "Liu Liehong appointed head of national data bureau". China Daily. Archived from the original on 31 July 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  4. ^ "China inaugurates national data administration". Xinhua News Agency. 25 October 2023. Archived from the original on 25 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.