National Data Administration: Exploring Token Business Models Tailored to Industry Realities

TechFlow reported: On August 30, Liu Liehong, Director of the National Data Administration, stated at the 2026 China International Big Data Industry Expo that efforts will focus on major scenarios in the national economy to explore business models such as token value-added subscriptions and pay-for-performance pricing. Data annotation involves tagging raw data, and annotated data can be used to train artificial intelligence. The National Data Administration will launch a new batch of data annotation pilot programs across 32 cities, targeting sectors such as industrial manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation to resolve bottlenecks in the data annotation industry. In terms of digital talent cultivation, multiple departments will strengthen coordination to advance the establishment of an integrated talent training mechanism spanning bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees for disciplines related to data elements, optimizing the disciplinary layout for data-related fields. (Jinshi)