China is looking to train 500,000 blockchain professionals following the launch of a new national blockchain research center.
The recently inaugurated research center in Beijing is endorsed by the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology.
It will work closely with universities, tech companies, and other research institutes to further the development of the country’s blockchain and Web3 industries.
Separating Blockchain From Digital Assets
Of course, probably the most well-known application of blockchain technology is digital assets. Yet the Chinese government has taken a tough line of cryptocurrencies and outlawed crypto trading in 2021.
As such, supporting the country’s blockchain sector means delineating the technology from its cryptocurrency use cases.
According to the South China Morning Post, as well as training new blockchain professionals, the center also aims to establish a nationwide blockchain network. This will…
