The Beijing International Data Laboratory, initiated by the China Future Internet Engineering Center (CFIEC), was unveiled at the 2023 Global Digital Economy Conference on July 5. It now was an office in Beijing E-Town. 

The launch ceremony of the Beijing International Data Laboratory is held at the 2023 Global Digital Economy Conference on July 5. [Photo/beijingetown.com.cn]

The International Data Space Association (IDSA) China Competence Center, operated by CFIEC, was established on the same day. 

The unveiling ceremony of the IDSA China Competence Center is held at the 2023 Global Digital Economy Conference on July 5. [Photo/beijingetown.com.cn]

Besides, IDSA, the Global IPv6 Forum, the Beijing International Big Data Exchange, and CFIEC signed an agreement to jointly build the Beijing International Data Laboratory.

How can the laboratory establish a smooth path for domestic and international data circulation? 

The laboratory focuses on key technologies such as data space, IPv6, blockchain, and privacy computing. 

It has formed an international expert committee led by Chinese Academy of Engineering academician Wu Hequan and Reinhold Achatz, chairman of the IDSA board of directors, to conduct research and development of data security and cross-border data services platforms. 

The lab promotes research and construction of data dedicated networks and data space platforms based on IPv6, and builds globally open and equal data infrastructure.

The IDSA China Competence Center is the representative organization of the IDSA in China, which is the most influential international organization in the field of global data circulation.

After the establishment of the China Competence Center, it will conduct technical research and development and establish standards for data space, promote industrial applications and practices, accelerate market promotion, and facilitate international exchanges and cooperation in the field of data.

IDSA, the Global IPv6 Forum, the Beijing International Big Data Exchange, and CFIEC sign a memorandum of understanding on July 5. [Photo/beijingetown.com.cn]

Meanwhile, IDSA, the Global IPv6 Forum, the Beijing International Big Data Exchange, and CFIEC signed a memorandum of understanding on jointly promoting global data flow. 

They will collaborate in areas such as rules, technology, standards, practices, and industrial ecology to jointly build data infrastructure, promote global data circulation, and drive the development of the global digital economy. 

The specific content of the cooperation agreement includes participating together in the formulation of global data-related industry rules and international standards, and jointly building the Beijing International Data Laboratory, among other projects.