This year, the Chinese mainland unveiled the draft of its 15th Five-Year Plan, aiming to supercharge the data security industry 🔐💡. Industry expert Guo Jingyu, award-winning cryptography researcher, breaks down what’s next.
Policy Power-Up 🚀
The new plan sets a framework of “strategic guidance, market-driven traction and institutional guarantee” to:
- Boost R&D in cryptography and data protection
- Create real-world testbeds in energy, finance and government services
- Drive homegrown standards around SM algorithms
Next-Gen Tech for a Quantum Era 🔬
Quantum computing threatens traditional encryption, so post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and quantum key distribution (QKD) are moving from labs into industry. Companies like Fisherman Info are combining PQC algorithms (e.g., CRYSTALS-Kyber) with QKD devices for dual-layer security: algorithmic strength plus physical key safety.
From Labs to Markets 📈
The plan emphasizes standardization and industry-academia partnerships to speed up commercialization. New business models—scenario-based solutions and Cryptography-as-a-Service (CaaS)—make advanced encryption affordable for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Global Ambitions 🌏
“China solutions” boast independent tech, flexible deployment and cost efficiency. They’re already drawing interest from Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Belt and Road partners, setting the stage for wider international adoption.
With strong policy backing, rapid tech iteration and a growing ecosystem, the Chinese mainland’s data security field is on track to redefine digital protection—and could inspire new global privacy standards!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
