Alibaba's DingTalk to promote digitalized grassroots governance

HANGZHOU - Alibaba's communication app DingTalk said that it will invest 100 million yuan ($14.3 million) in the digitalization of 100 Chinese county-level regions and help build digital infrastructure for 10,000 villages.

Digital solutions have been rolled out by DingTalk to promote e-government, business services, and improve people's livelihood in those regions. Digital platforms for rural areas will also be established to enhance grassroots governance.

Yang Meng, vice-president of DingTalk, said the company will focus on building smart government offices, promoting government-enterprise interaction, and supporting the construction of a digital countryside this year.

"Our partners are also encouraged to customize their own functions on DingTalk, based on their needs," Yang added.