On April 15, 2026, the National Data Bureau issued a public call for comments on the "Implementation Plan for Accelerating the Development of High-Quality Industrial Datasets (Draft for Public Input)." This plan outlines an ambitious vision to establish a series of top-tier industrial datasets across pivotal sectors by the close of 2028. It aims to create exemplary scenarios that foster data-driven innovation and propel the advancement of artificial intelligence, while also nurturing a vibrant ecosystem of innovative data enterprises and skilled professionals.

To achieve these goals, the plan advocates for the transformation of dataset business models, enhancement of sustainable operational frameworks, and the facilitation of dataset trading on data exchanges. It encourages the diversification of service offerings through models such as "subscription-based access," "marketplace platforms," and "bespoke customization." Furthermore, it promotes a paradigm shift in business models, transitioning from the rudimentary sale of data packages to more sophisticated approaches involving application programming interface (API) integrations, model-centric solutions, and comprehensive full-stack services.

Simultaneously, the plan ventures into the realm of novel trading mechanisms, including the exploration of token-based transactions. It envisions the establishment of a quantifiable and price-determinant dataset value system, underpinned by tokens, thereby opening up new avenues for data monetization and exchange.