The World Data Organization (WDO) is an organization that focused on data established 2026 by the Chinese government. It is headquartered in Beijing.
History
editThe World Data Organization was founded on 30 March 2026.[1][2][3] At its founding, the WDO claimed to have more than 200 members from more than 40 countries at its launch, including companies, universities, think tanks, international organizations, financial institutions across industries.[1] The People's Daily reported the Xi Jinping, the general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, had penned a congratulatory letter, which was read by Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang at the founding ceremony.[4] Muhammadou M. O. Kah, the vice chair of the United Nations Data Governance Working Group, also gave a speech at the founding conference.[4]
Leadership
editThe president of the WDO is Tan Tieniu. Its vice president and secretary-general is Yang Jie.[4]
References
edit- 1 2 "China establishes data organisation aimed at global industry consensus". Reuters. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 16 June 2026.
- ↑ Jennings, Ralph (2026-05-01). "From banking to AI, these are the major economic bodies based in China". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
- ↑ "World Data Organization established in Beijing". Gov.cn. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
- 1 2 3 Hope, Arran (12 June 2026). "U.S.-Sanctioned United Front Figure Leads World Data Organization". Jamestown Foundation. Retrieved 2026-06-16.