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Breakthrough Paths and Support System of Data Elementization in China: Policy Empowerment and Practical Guidance

  • Li Ying ,
  • Cao Yufei
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  • 1 School of Information and Communication, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071;
    2 Business School, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071;
    3 Research Center for Information Behavior, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071
Li Ying, Professor, PhD, Doctoral Supervisor, E-mail: liying@nankai.edu.cn; Cao Yufei, Doctoral Candidate.

Received date: 2025-08-04

  Revised date: 2025-12-08

  Online published: 2026-09-24

Abstract

[Purpose/Significance] This study follows “local breakthrough—global collaboration” as the main line to map out the breakthrough path of data elementization in China and clarifies its support system, aiming to provide guidance for data elementization practices and support the improvement of policies and white papers. [Method/Process] Through policy analysis, the top-level framework and key tasks are extracted. By incorporating the practical guidance from white papers, this study supplements the implementation paths and operational plans. A collaborative analysis method of “policy guidance—practice support” is adopted to carry out this research. Based on 93 central-level policies and 28 authoritative white papers, a qualitative data coding analysis is conducted to ultimately determine 2 main categories, 14 basic categories, and 77 concepts. [Result/Conclusion] This paper outlines a breakthrough path for data elementization. It identifies data element processing, development, storage, and supply; scenario-based applications; data openness, sharing, trading, circulation; property rights construction and profit distribution; governance and management; and data element market construction as the key nodes and core tasks. This paper also clarifies the six-in-one support system comprising “theory, system, fund, technology, facilities, talent” and its construction content. In addition, to address the current challenges of poor multi-agent collaboration and task implementation, this paper proposes a comprehensive solution across the dimensions of subject collaboration, key task breakthroughs, and support system strengthening, while learning from advanced international experience. Finally, it constructs a “dual-engine” mechanism to foster a positive interaction between policies and white papers.

Cite this article

Li Ying , Cao Yufei . Breakthrough Paths and Support System of Data Elementization in China: Policy Empowerment and Practical Guidance[J]. Library and Information Service, 2026 , 70(19) : 115 -126 . DOI: 10.13266/j.issn.0252-3116.2026.19.009

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