China’s newly unveiled “National Data Infrastructure Construction Guidelines” place blockchain at the heart of the country’s strategy to enhance data security, transparency, and scalability as part of its broader digital transformation push.

The guidelines, released by the National Development and Reform Commission and other agencies, highlight blockchain technology as a cornerstone for facilitating trusted data exchange across industries and regions.

The document envisions blockchain networks supporting secure data circulation, ensuring traceability, and preventing tampering as China builds a national integrated data market.