On October 8th, 2024, ETSI’s newly appointed (elected) Director-General, Mr. Jan Ellsberger, and Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Issam Toufik, paid a visit to China’s leading telecommunications institutions: the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) and the China Communications Standards Association (CCSA). The visit, fully supported by SESEC, underscored the growing cooperation between ETSI and China in the field of information and communications technology (ICT).
The visit to CAICT was marked by a warm welcome from Vice President Ms. Wang Zhiqin, who opened the meeting by highlighting CAICT’s ongoing projects and developments. Discussions between ETSI and CAICT spanned a wide array of critical topics, including ETSI’s strategic direction, Internet of Vehicles (IoV), international standards development, artificial intelligence (AI), big data, association standards, and 6G. Bilateral parties expressed optimism for future collaboration, particularly in the realm of cutting-edge technologies.
At CCSA, Mr. Wen Ku, Chair of the board, along with three colleagues, engaged in discussions with the ETSI delegation. Both sides reflected on the strong history of collaboration between CCSA and ETSI, highlighting key achievements and milestones. A significant part of the meeting revolved around exchanging updates on their respective activities and exploring new areas for collaboration, such as through 3GPP. The discussions also delved into ETSI’s internal work division and the European Union’s Standard Essential Patents (SEP) Regulation. Both parties left with a deeper understanding of each other’s goals and operations, further strengthening their strategic alignment.
This visit signals ETSI’s commitment to maintaining strong international partnerships, particularly with China, as both regions look ahead to shaping the future of global ICT standards.
