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On April 10, 2026, the Subcommittee on Electric Vehicles of the National Technical Committee for Auto Standardization (SAC/TC114/SC27), in collaboration with the National Technical Committee for Carbon Management Standardization (SAC/TC548), held a hybrid national standards review meeting in Beijing. The meeting focused on three national standards related to the carbon footprint of electric vehicles and […]
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On March 20, 2026, the inaugural meeting and technical seminar of the Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Working Group under the National Technical Committee on Integrated Circuits (TC599) was held in Beijing. The establishment marks a substantive step forward in China’s efforts to standardize and advance the wide bandgap semiconductor sector. Senior officials from the Ministry of […]
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On March 20, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), together with the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC), and the National Energy Administration (NEA), held a press conference to introduce the Implementation Plan for High-Quality Development of Energy-Saving Equipment (2026–2028). This initiative aligns with […]
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On March 27, 2026, the inaugural meeting and first plenary session of the National Standardization Working Group for Digital Product Passports (SAC/SWG41) was held in Beijing, marking the official establishment of China’s first national technical standardization body dedicated to Digital Product Passports (DPP). The working group’s secretariat is hosted by the GS1 China. SAC/SWG41 is […]
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On April 2, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), through its Department of Standard Innovation, published a list of applicants seeking to host the secretariats of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) technical bodies or to serve as mirror organizations. The announcement was open for public feedback until 7 April 2026. Specifically, a total of […]
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On March 20, 2026, China called for public comment on 28 mandatory national standard projects until April 19, 2026. Among them, five energy efficiency-related standards are proposed for development or revision: Maximum allowable values of energy consumption and energy efficiency grades of electric clothes dryers for household use (To be developed) GB 38450 Minimum allowable […]
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Date: Tuesday, 28th April 2026 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am CET time Speaker: Dr. Betty Xu, Director of SESEC Language: English The 2025–2026 period marks a critical juncture for China’s standardization system—the final year of the “14th Five-Year Plan” and the preparatory phase for the “15th Five-Year Plan.” This session equips European businesses and standards […]
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Date: Tuesday, 26th May 2026 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am CET Speaker: Dr. Betty Xu, Director of SESEC Language: English As semiconductor standardization becomes a strategic lever in global competition, China has accelerated its policy and standard-setting efforts throughout 2025-2026. This session unpacks recent regulatory shifts, technical committee dynamics, and emerging standardization priorities. Key Takeaways: […]
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This event is brought by EU SME Centre who is a long-term partner of SESEC. How to promote European industrial equipment, products and services to the Chinese B2B market? How to introduce industrial goods on China’s online platforms and build a recognisable brand presence on social media channels? For updates on digital marketing adapted to […]
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Date: Tuesday, 30th June 2026 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am CET Speaker: Dr. Betty Xu, Director of SESEC Language: English As hydrogen takes center stage in the global energy transition, China is rapidly building out its policy and standardization framework to support large-scale industrial deployment. This session examines China’s hydrogen policies, standards systems, technical committees, […]
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Date: Tuesday, 15th September 2026 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am CET Speaker: Dr. Betty Xu, Director of SESEC Language: English China’s Compulsory Certification (CCC) scheme continues to evolve as a cornerstone of market access regulation. As of September 2026, there are significant shifts in product coverage, certification modalities, and enforcement timelines. This webinar seeks to provide […]
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Date: Tuesday, 20th October 2026 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am CET Speaker: Dr. Betty Xu, Director of SESEC Language: English As artificial intelligence reshapes industries globally, China continues to advance its standardization framework to guide sectoral development. By October 2026, the country has progressed further along its AI standardization roadmap—with updates expected across policy instruments, […]