# National Online Encyclopedias The 'Chinese Encyclopedia' is Aiming to Surpass Chinese Wikipedia By Joey Haar | Published 2017-05-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-encyclopedia References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2017/05/02/china-makes-its-own-wikipedia/) & [scmp](http://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/2091140/china-taking-wikipedia-its-own-online-encyclopaedia) As far as the internet is concerned, [China](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultural-dialogue) has found itself in a tricky situation that it hopes to alleviate, if not solve completely, with the 'Chinese Encyclopedia.' The gigantic online public works project, which (as its on-the-nose name suggests) is a state-sanctioned online encyclopedia, aims to surpass the current Mandarin [Wikipedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wikipedia-article-ai) in terms of usage and quality. Though China is in many ways one of the technological powers of the world, the internet poses a problem for an autocratic nation. Controlling information is essential, and the internet is effectively a space for the [free exchange of ideas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newzentropy), with Wikipedia leading the way in that quest. The Chinese Encyclopedia is the nation's response: the government hopes that the site will give its citizens access to all the knowledge that Wikipedia offers while still being vetted by officials for the tenets of socialism. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **State-sanctioned Online Encyclopedias:** The 'Chinese Encyclopedia' is a state-sanctioned online encyclopedia aiming to surpass Chinese Wikipedia, highlighting the trend of governments taking control of information dissemination. - **Government-controlled Internet:** China's 'Chinese Encyclopedia' is a direct response to the challenge of controlling information on the internet, illustrating the trend of autocratic nations seeking to regulate online content. - **Vetted Knowledge Platforms:** The launch of the 'Chinese Encyclopedia' reflects the growing trend of creating knowledge platforms vetted by officials, providing users with curated information aligned with government ideologies. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Online Information Services:** The emergence of state-sanctioned online encyclopedias like the 'Chinese Encyclopedia' presents growth opportunities in the online information services industry, driven by the need for controlled knowledge dissemination. - **Government Technology Solutions:** The development of government-controlled internet platforms, such as China's 'Chinese Encyclopedia,' creates a demand for technology solutions tailored to the requirements of autocratic regimes. - **Censored Knowledge Platforms:** The trend of vetted knowledge platforms, exemplified by the 'Chinese Encyclopedia,' opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the development of alternative, uncensored knowledge-sharing platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Chinese Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xirang.md) - [Culturally Informed Cross-Border Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-silk-road.md) - [Chinese Career Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/career-app.md) - [AI Encyclopedia Pages Writers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wikipedia-article-ai.md) - [China-Based AI Chatbots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baidu.md) - [Niche Search Engine Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globe-explorer.md) - [Offline Coding Databases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stack-overflow-offline.md) - [AI-Enhanced Education Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aienhanced-education-technology.md) - [Expanding Browser Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secondpage.md)