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China National Data Group
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China has set up the National Data Group, a new central state-owned enterprise based in Xiong'an, to develop the country's data resources. According to the South China Morning Post, the move is meant to speed up China's AI industry.
China is building up state structures to manage and exploit data as an economic resource, treating it as a driver of its artificial intelligence ambitions. The National Data Group is a new central state-owned enterprise based in Xiong'an, set up to develop the country's data resources.
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Wednesday, 21 October 2026 · TechnologyChina creates state-owned National Data Group in Xiong'an to drive AI
China has set up the National Data Group, a new central state-owned enterprise based in Xiong'an, to develop the country's data resources. According to the South China Morning Post, the move is meant to speed up China's artificial intelligence industry.