China will establish over 100 trusted data spaces by 2028 and develop a series of data space solutions and best practices, according to an action plan released by the National Data Administration of China on Saturday.
A trusted data space is a data circulation and utilization infrastructure that connects multiple parties based on consensus rules, enabling the shared use of data resources.
"For example, a city generates a vast amount of traffic data involving data owners, providers, users, and developers. Many of these data require preprocessing, which the receiving parties may not always have the capability to handle. This is where a platform, referred to as a trusted data space, becomes essential. It facilitates data resource retrieval and utilization, provides an environment for data development and application, and ensures security guarantees," said Wu Hequan, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering.
The action plan proposes launching initiatives to cultivate and promote trusted data spaces, focusing on the development and application of five types: enterprise, industry, city, personal, and cross-border trusted data spaces.
According to an expert, this can create new opportunities in the data industry.
"The construction of trusted data spaces will enable more data resources to flow freely, fostering the growth of various enterprises specializing in data processing, hosting, and services. This will lead to a more vibrant and prosperous data industry ecosystem," said Liu Mo, director of the Institute of Information and Industrialization Integration of the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT).
China to establish over 100 trusted data spaces by 2028
Chinese navy vessel Xuchang opened to the public at the sideline of the International Maritime Defense Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 2025 in Singapore on Thursday, receiving more than 1,000 visitors boarding the ship docked at Changi Naval Base.
It was also the closing day of IMDEX Asia 2025, one of the most influential defense events in Asia which opened on Tuesday at the Changi Exhibition Center. China has participated in the exhibition for many consecutive sessions.
This edition of the exhibition attracted more than 100 companies from around the world, focusing on displaying the latest maritime sci-tech achievements in artificial intelligence technology, ship power systems and other aspects.
The Type 054A missile frigate Xuchang and Type 082II minesweeper Chishui - both domestically developed - starred as China's floating ambassadors at the exhibition.
More than 1,000 visitors, including overseas Chinese and foreign military personnel, streamed across their decks during guided tours that blended hardware displays with cultural diplomacy.
Aboard the 4,000-ton Xuchang, sailors carefully orchestrated visits from stern to bow, explaining the history of the People's Liberation Army Navy between displays of missile systems and radar equipment.
"It is my first time here, and I feel overwhelmed. It is much larger than what I imagined. And I see many kinds of weapons, none of them I've ever seen before," said a Chinese student in Singapore.
At a deck reception on Thursday evening, sailors on frigate Xuchang put on performance costumes and played Zheng, a 21-or 25-stringed plucked instrument, did Tai Chi and displayed face-changing of Sichuan Opera.
"I experienced a lot of diversity in cultural stuff, and it's very fortunate to come," said a Singaporean naval soldier.
"It's great, I think. I thank you for your colleagues and your welcoming. So I think it's great, I made a few friends on board the ship here. Because I'm Chinese myself, I kind of like the culture," said another seaman from Singapore.
From Tuesday to Thursday, the Chinese Navy participated in various activities organized by the host, including the opening ceremony, a welcome reception, and professional exchanges.
Through friendly and open interactions, the visiting Chinese naval soldiers impressed the local people as opening, cooperative, and confident.
Xuchang, with the hull number 536, is a Type 054A guided missile frigate developed domestically by China with a full load displacement of over 4,000 tons. It is capable of carrying out sea assault, air defense and anti-missile missions. Since it was commissioned in 2017, the ship has participated in a number of major training and exercise missions and maritime escort operations.
Chinese frigate opens to public at Singapore exhibition
