Xi stresses development, application of blockchain technology

BEIJING, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has underscored the important role of blockchain technology in the new round of technological innovation and industrial transformation, urging more efforts to quicken development in the sector.

Xi made the remarks on Thursday while presiding over a group study session of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau on the development and trend of blockchain technology.