BEIJING — With its far-reaching impact across various sectors, the data industry is rapidly evolving into a game changer in China, contributing to the country's economic growth and digital transformation.Last year, the total amount of data generated nationwide reached 32 zettabytes, equivalent to the digital resources of over 10 million national libraries, according to the National Data Administration .
In response to the evolving landscape of the burgeoning sector, Chinese policymakers have turned their attention to supporting, advancing and guiding the development of the data industry.Although the industry is closely intertwined with information technologies and the internet sector, it has unique development characteristics that require targeted policies, said NDA official Zhang Wang at a recent press conference.