China Establishes International Data Governance Division Within National Data Bureau

New Bureau Signals Chinas Ambition to Shape Global Rules for Cross-Border Data Flow\n\nChina's National Data Administration has established a new International Data Governance Cooperation Division as part of its organizational structure, according to the bureau's 2026 budget disclosure.\n\n### Organizational Structure\n\nThe bureau now has six internal divisions:\n\n1. Comprehensive Division\n2. Policy and Planning Division\n3. Data Resources Division\n4. Digital Economy Division\n5. Digital Technology and Infrastructure Construction Division\n6. International Data Governance Cooperation Division (NEW)\n\n### Significance\n\nThe new division signals China's intent to play an active role in shaping international data governance rules, particularly around cross-border data flow, data sovereignty, and global digital trade frameworks.\n\n### Subordinate Institute\n\nThe bureau also has one affiliated institution: the National Data Development Research Institute.\n\nSource: 36kr, National Data Administration budget document, The Paper