China Targets National Blockchain Infrastructure Launch by 2030
BITmarkets Team
Nov 09, 2026
The objective is outlined in the country's 15th Five-Year Plan for National Informatization, which identifies blockchain technology as a priority for strengthening digital infrastructure and expanding its use across key economic sectors.
The plan, published by the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission, highlights applications in trade, finance, manufacturing and agriculture while calling for improvements in blockchain standards and data management.
China targets nationwide blockchain infrastructure by 2030
The newly published strategy establishes a specific completion target for China's national blockchain network, building on earlier government commitments to developing the technology. The initiative was previously included in China's national development plan released in March 2026, while a joint policy issued by the Communist Party's central leadership and the State Council on Oct. 9 called for the network's construction.
The latest document provides a clearer timeline, setting 2030 as the target for substantially completing the national infrastructure. The Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission, a senior Communist Party body responsible for coordinating digital development policies, issued the plan as part of China's broader efforts to strengthen its technological capabilities.
Beyond infrastructure development, the strategy emphasizes the importance of establishing stronger technical standards for blockchain systems. It also calls for expanding blockchain applications in data circulation and trading, supporting the country's efforts to develop more advanced digital information systems.
Blockchain adoption to expand across trade, finance and agriculture
China's blockchain development strategy identifies several regions where the technology will play a greater role in economic activity. In the Yangtze River Delta, one of the country's major economic centers, authorities plan to deepen blockchain integration into trade and financial services.
The initiative aims to expand the technology's role in commercial and financial operations as part of the region's broader digital development. Meanwhile, the Chengdu–Chongqing region in southwestern China has been identified as a priority area for large-scale blockchain deployment in manufacturing and agriculture.
The regional approach reflects China's intention to extend blockchain applications beyond financial services and into traditional industries. The plan also emphasizes greater use of blockchain in data circulation and trading, alongside improvements in the technical standards governing its implementation.
These priorities position blockchain as an important component of China's national digital infrastructure strategy through 2030.
China promotes blockchain despite cryptocurrency restrictions
China's continued investment in blockchain technology contrasts with its restrictive approach to cryptocurrency-related activities. Mainland China maintains a ban on cryptocurrency business operations while actively supporting the development and adoption of blockchain infrastructure.
The distinction reflects the government's policy of encouraging applications of distributed ledger technology without permitting the broader cryptocurrency market to operate domestically.
China's interest in blockchain development dates back several years. In October 2019, President Xi Jinping called for increased investment in blockchain technology, identifying it as an important area for strengthening China's domestic technological capabilities.
Since then, blockchain has remained a priority within the country's broader digital development agenda. The latest five-year plan reinforces that commitment by introducing a defined national infrastructure target and identifying specific industries and regions for expanded implementation.
With 2030 established as the deadline for substantial completion, China's blockchain strategy is focused on building nationwide infrastructure and accelerating adoption across the economy, while maintaining existing restrictions on cryptocurrency activities.
Sources:
https://www.cac.gov.cn/rootimages/uploadimg/1794509046730333/1794509046730333.pdf
https://www.news.cn/politics/20261009/37bc898ce93f4c0899e926039f842891/c.html
https://www.ndrc.gov.cn/fggz/fzzlgh/gjfzgh/202603/U020260317369114704096.pdf
https://cointelegraph.com/news/china-2030-national-blockchain-network-buildout
