China Statistics Agency Sets Up Special Arm to Combat Fake Data
- The new supervision team will ensure accuracy of statistics
- It is the latest answer to government’s call for better data
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China’s top statistical authority set up a new supervisory arm to ensure authenticity of its data.
The new enforcement team was formed to meet demands from the central government to improve data quality, according to a statement published on the website of the National Bureau of Statistics on Thursday.