World Data Organization
世界数据组织 | |
 Logo of the organization | |
| Abbreviation | WDO |
|---|---|
| Established | 30 March 2026 |
| Headquarters | Beijing, China |
President | Tan Tieniu |
Secretary-General | Yang Jie |
| Website | thewdo |
The World Data Organization (WDO) is an organization that focused on data established 2026 by the Chinese government. It is headquartered in Beijing.
History
[edit]The 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
[edit]The 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.