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Policy·23h ago·all news from October 20, 2026

China Sets Up State-Owned Data Group to Drive its AI Ambitions

The Chinese government has established a new state-owned entity to oversee and consolidate the country's data infrastructure. By centralizing management, Beijing aims to accelerate technological development and provide the necessary resources to fuel its national artificial intelligence initiatives.

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