In May 2024, China actively participated in various standardization cooperation initiatives and dialogue with international partners. Below is a concise overview of these engagements.
SAC-AFNOR Standardization Cooperation Agreement
From May 5 to 7, 2024, during President Xi Jinping’s visit to France, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (Standardization Administration of China -SAC) and the French National Standardization Agency (AFNOR) signed the SAC-AFNOR Standardization Cooperation Agreement. This agreement will promote mutually beneficial cooperation in the field of standardization between China and France, strengthen cooperation mechanisms, deepen communication in the shaping of the international standard system, pave the way for the joint development of international standards in key and emerging technology areas, and contribute to continuous exchanges and mutual learning between the two sides in the field of standardization.
China-UK Urban Sustainable Development Roundtable
On May 14, 2024, the China National Institute of Standardization (hereinafter referred to as the Institute) and the British Embassy in China jointly hosted the China-UK Urban Sustainable Development Roundtable in Beijing. More than 60 representatives from 27 top-notch enterprises and authoritative institutions in the field of urban sustainable development, from both countries, attended the conference. The conference aimed to consolidate the achievements of China-UK cooperation on international standardization in the field of urban sustainable development, share more practical experiences in promoting the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Agenda in cities from both countries, and explore bilateral cooperation intentions in the research and development, application, and related services of urban sustainable development standards.
Ninth Working Group Meeting on the Standardization Cooperation of the Sino-French Business District for Sustainable Development
On May 15, 2024, the Ninth Working Group Meeting on the Standardization Cooperation of the Sino-French Business District for Sustainable Development was successfully held in Beijing. The meeting was co-hosted by the China National Institute of Standardization (hereinafter referred to as the Institute) and the French Standardization Association (AFNOR). Six French representatives, including Mr. Bernard GINDROZ, Chairman of ISO/TC 268, as well as 16 Chinese representatives from relevant institutes and enterprises, attended the meeting. The meeting reviewed the cooperation process and achievements between China and France in the standardization of business districts. Specifically, Mr. Dong Shanfeng, a registered expert of ISO/TC 268, introduced relevant work ideas on behalf of the Chinese side, and proposed to continue promoting the work of the international alliance for sustainable development of business districts. Mr. Jean-Charles LARDIC, an officer from the City of Marseille, introduced the progress of sustainable development in the city of Marseille, and the ideas for standardization work in port cities. Mr. Meng Fanqi, a registered expert of ISO/TC 268, introduced the framework and ideas for China and France to cooperate and propose new international standards this year. Through this working group meeting, China and France have reached a new consensus on the standardization cooperation for sustainable development in business districts, outlining a new blueprint for future cooperation.
