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China takes the lead in global initiative on data security

Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Mr Wang Yi (left) when he met President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House. [File, Standard]

The explosive development of the information technology and communication (ICT) economy in the world is transforming both the means of production and lifestyles and exerting far-reaching influence on governance systems and human civilization.

The explosive growth and aggregation of data, as a key element of digital technology, has played a crucial role in facilitating innovative development and reshaping people's lives, which has impacted on security and the socio-economic development of States.

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