China’s blockchain ambitions set in stone after mention in national five-year...
China's latest five-year plan mentions blockchain technology specifically and signals an increasing focus on the research of emerging technologies. China’s determination to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to the utilization of blockchain technology was evidenced again this week, after the release of the country’s latest five-year development plan. The word “blockchain” was reportedly mentioned for the first time in the 14th of China’s regular five-year plans, which lay out the country’s economic priorities for the period from 2021 to 2025, according to local news outlet....
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