Although data journalism emphasizes “data driven”, it should not be separated from
narrative. Using the method of case analysis, taking the data journalism of Caixin and its classic
works as examples, considering both forms and values, this paper studies the transformation and
countermeasures of data journalism narration. The transformation of data journalism narration
includes grand themes, diversified subjects, three-dimensional structure, and a new narrative mode of
space-time, relationship, and interaction. In the practice of data journalism, there are problems such as
the lack of humanistic concepts, inadequate data openness and supervision, as well as narrative logic
fractures and vague themes, which can be solved by combining macro and micro narratives, integrating
interviews and data, establishing a sound data openness and supervision system, and exploring causal
relationships among elements.