China has achieved significant technological independence in blockchain development through groundbreaking domestic innovations, according to statements made by a national legislator during the National People’s Congress sessions in Beijing.
Dong Jin, deputy to the 14th National People’s Congress and director of the Beijing Academy of Blockchain and Edge Computing, revealed that China has successfully developed and deployed indigenous blockchain technologies across multiple critical sectors. This represents a substantial shift from the pre-2019 era when most blockchain applications in China relied exclusively on foreign technologies without domestic core capabilities.
The breakthrough came following a strategic initiative launched by the Beijing municipal government in late 2019, which assembled hundreds of top scientists worldwide to establish a dedicated research institute. Through collaborative efforts, Dong’s team developed two revolutionary technologies: the world’s first software-hardware integrated blockchain operating system, featuring 3 million lines of completely open-source code, and the world’s inaugural 96-core dedicated acceleration chip specifically designed for blockchain applications.
These innovations have produced remarkable performance improvements, with the specialized chip enhancing blockchain processing capabilities by fiftyfold while successfully addressing the computational bottlenecks that previously constrained large-scale blockchain networks. The development marks a significant milestone in China’s digital infrastructure advancement, providing what Dong described as a ‘Chinese core’ for the nation’s technological ecosystem.
Currently, these homegrown blockchain technologies have been implemented across 16 central government departments and 27 state-owned enterprises. In practical application, China’s taxation system now processes tens of billions of invoices annually through this domestically developed blockchain, ensuring complete authenticity, trustworthiness, and traceability for every transaction.
The expansion of these applications has culminated in the establishment of a comprehensive national blockchain network that safeguards China’s high-value core data related to cross-border trade and global payment systems, positioning the country at the forefront of blockchain technology implementation and security.