Blockchain and government transparency: Lessons from China’s integrated digital services
Yuliang Zhong
Jiangxi modern polytechnic college
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/esta.v12i2.10564
Keywords: Blockchain technology; Government transparency; One - net - all - service initiative; Digital governance
Abstract
This paper comprehensively examines the integration of blockchain technology within China’s “One - Net - All - Service” initiative, dissecting its transformative impact on government transparency. By elucidating blockchain’s core features—decentralization, immutability, and traceability—and their alignment with digital governance objectives, the study explores how these attributes address long - standing challenges in administrative service delivery. Through in - depth analysis of technological applications, regulatory dynamics, and public engagement, the paper identifies both opportunities and obstacles in leveraging blockchain for transparency. It concludes by outlining future directions for blockchain - enabled governance, offering insights applicable to global efforts in digital governance optimization.
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