China Appoints Telecom Boss to Head Newly Created Data Regulator

Liu Liehong, chairman of the state-owned telecom giant China Unicom, was named to head the country’s newly created National Data Bureau, according to information released Friday by the State Council.

Liu stepped down from China Unicom July 14 after leading the company for nearly two years, Caixin learned. His appointment to the national data regulator indicates that the newly created agency is ready to start its work.