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China orders statistics bureau to fight fake data with modern technology

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China's National Bureau of Statistics has been mandated to utilize modern technology to identify and combat fabricated data, following a revised administrative scheme published by the State Commission Office for Public Sector Reform.

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The State Commission Office for Public Sector Reform updated the administrative scheme for the National Bureau of Statistics.

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China’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has been tasked with uncovering fabricated data using modern technology, according to the latest update to the agency’s responsibilities endorsed by Beijing.

On Friday, the State Commission Office for Public Sector Reform published a revised scheme dictating the agency’s functions, internal structure and staffing quotas.

The scheme took effect on October 28, according to the notice.

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  • What specific technologies will be employed for data verification?
  • What are the penalties for identified data fabrication?

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This article was originally published by SCMP News.

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