On March 24, 2025, the Editorial Board Meeting of China Standardization Magazine was held at the China National Institute of Standardization (CNIS). Attendees included Mr. Zhang Xiaogang, former President of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO); Mr. Luo Fangping, Secretary of the Party Committee and President of CNIS; CNIS Vice Presidents Ms. Li Aixian and Ms. Lu Lili; and Ms. Zhang Xiuchun, Secretary-General of the China Association for Standardization. Representatives from the Publicity Department of the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) attended the meeting and delivered remarks. The meeting was chaired by CNIS Vice President Mr. Li Zhiping.

SESEC Expert Dr. Betty Xu, as one of the editorial board members, participated in the meeting.

Mr. Zhang Xiaogang analyzed the current trends in international standardization and the opportunities and challenges China faces amid rapid development. He emphasized that:

  • Greater attention should be paid to the field of social governance in international standardization, leveraging standard internationalization to contribute China’s governance experience.
  • Emerging business models require adaptation, with the “standards before products” approach to be actively applied in future industrial competition.
  • The development and application of intelligent standardization technologies should be accelerated, encouraging bold innovation in digital and smart standardization.
  • The current period presents an optimal opportunity for China’s standardization development. The magazine should continue to improve content quality, expand its influence, and strive for high-quality growth.

In her remarks, Ms. Zhang Xiuchun stated that the magazine has always adhered to the core mission of serving the country, society, industry, and readers, making an indelible contribution to the advancement of China’s standardization efforts. In facing new challenges and opportunities, the magazine must respond proactively by strengthening internal management, remaining confident, embracing innovation, and continuing to operate under market-oriented principles—remaining aligned with readers’ and market needs. As a co-sponsor, the China Association for Standardization will continue to strongly support the magazine and work with all editorial board members to build a leading standardization communication platform.

Mr. Luo Fangping fully affirmed the magazine’s achievements in standardization outreach and the vital role the editorial board has played in its development. He emphasized that standardization is a systematic undertaking that is crucial to national development and social progress. As a key communication channel, the magazine shoulders the important mission of spreading ideas, driving innovation, and serving society.

The meeting also included a report by Ms. Wu Jinhui, President of the magazine, summarizing the publication’s recent activities and outlining the work plan for 2025. During the thematic discussion session, Mr. Wang Yanfeng, Chairman of China Standard Science and Technology Group, led the editorial board members in discussing how to enhance the magazine’s high-quality development and nurture it into a core academic journal.

More than 40 editorial board members from institutions including CNIS, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the National Institute of Metrology, the HydroChina Huadong Engineering Corporation, the China Academy of Urban Planning and Design, China Standards Press, Tsinghua University, China Jiliang University, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., ZTE Corporation, and Tencent Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. attended the meeting.

 

China Standardization Magazine is a leading journal in the field of standardization, sponsored by China Standardization Press and supervised by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR). Established in 1979, the magazine serves as an authoritative source for policy interpretation, standardization updates, and best practices both in China and internationally. It covers a wide range of topics including quality infrastructure, national and industry standards, group standards, and international standardization trends. The magazine is a key reference for policymakers, standardization professionals, and enterprises.

China Standardization (English Edition) is an English-language journal published by China Standardization Press, targeting international readers. The magazine provides insights into China’s latest standardization policies, regulatory developments, standard-setting activities, and international cooperation initiatives. It aims to promote information exchange and technical dialogue between China and the global standardization community, serving as an authoritative channel for foreign governments, international organizations, enterprises, and researchers to understand China’s standardization efforts