Plan focuses on digital economy development during 14th Five-Year Plan period
China DailyA time tunnel effect is displayed at Guizhou province's big data demonstration center in Guiyang. China will further promote the development of a digital economy during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, according to a circular issued by the General Office of the State Council on Jan 12, 2022. According to the plan, efforts will be made to accelerate the construction of the information network infrastructure, and a national-level integrated big data center system coordinating computing power, algorithms, data, and application resources. Efforts will also be made to deepen comprehensive digital transformation in key industries, including all-around and full-chain digital transformation of traditional industries and higher digitization level in the agricultural industry. A sound digital economy governance system will be established with the participation of governments, platforms, enterprises, industrial organizations, and the general public, according to the circular.