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Myanmar and China Strengthen Cooperation on Standardization and Quality Infrastructure

January 10, 2025 A Myanmar delegation, led by Deputy Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Aung Zeya, visited Beijing, China, on January 7 as part of the Lancang-Mekong Special Fund Project (2022). The delegation met with Dr. Xu Wei, Vice-Minister of the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), to advance bilateral cooperation in standardization, metrology, […]

China Highlights 10 Years’ Standardization Achievements in the Belt and Road Initiative

On 16 January 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) released the “Belt and Road” 10-Year Standardization Achievements Report. This document offers a comprehensive overview of the progress and milestones in standardization cooperation achieved under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) over the past decade. There are about […]

SESEC 2025 Reception Event Strengthens EU-China Standardization Collaboration

The 2025 Annual EU-China Standardization Roundtable and Appreciation Event, hosted by the Seconded European Standardization Expert in China (SESEC) Project, successfully took place on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in Beijing. The event marked another milestone in promoting EU-China standardization communication and mutual understanding, with approximately 100 attendees from key European and Chinese organizations. The event […]

Exploring China’s Data Governance: Insights from SESEC’s Webinar on Standardization

On 8 January 2025, the Seconded European Standardization Expert in China (SESEC) hosted a highly insightful webinar focusing on China’s data governance and standardization practices. The session shed light on the evolving regulatory landscape, highlighted key stakeholders, and delved into the emerging trends shaping China’s data ecosystem. Dr. Betty Xu, SESEC’s director, led the webinar […]

Mr. DENG Zhiyong Nominated as New Administrator of SAC

On 28 November 2024, Mr. Deng Zhiyong was appointed as the new Administrator of National Standardization Administration of China (SAC) to oversee China standardization work. A leadership change in SAMR and SAC occurred in September 2024, while Mr. Tian Shihong, the vice administrator of SAMR and SAC administrator at that time, announced his retirement ahead […]

Key Standard Projects for Data Governance in 2024–2025

On 30 October 2024, SAC/TC609 (data) proposed 37 key standard projects for drafting or revision in 2024–2025, as follows. Data — Terminology (Revision) High-quality Dataset Format Specification High-quality Dataset Types and Quality Requirements Methods for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Data Circulation Anonymization Implementation Guide for Data Circulation Anonymization Data Infrastructure — Reference Architecture Data Infrastructure — General Requirements Technical and Service Capability […]

Standards Were Updated for the CCC of Household and Similar Electrical Appliance

The mandatory product certification (CCC) for household and similar appliances is based on the GB/T 4706.1-2005 Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Part 1: General Requirements and its associated series of national standards for specific products. The updated GB/T 4706.1-2024 and its associated national standards (hereafter referred to as the “new standards”) were published on […]

SAMR Includes Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment under CCC Certification

On December 5, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced the implementation of the compulsory product certification (CCC certification) for electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment. Key points of the announcement include: Starting from March 1, 2025, designated certification bodies will begin accepting CCC certification applications for EV (AC and DC) charging equipment. The […]

SAMR Mandates Strict Enforcement of the 24-Month National Standard Development Timeline

On December 31, 2024, SAMR/SAC issued a notice titled “Notice on Strict Management of National Standard Development Timelines” requiring strict enforcement of the policy that national standards must be developed within a maximum of 24 months. Key Points of the Notice: Defined Development Timelines: The development cycle for mandatory standards should generally not exceed 24 months, and […]

SESEC Webinar 15: China’s Data Regime and Standardization

Date: 8th January 2025Time: 10 am – 11 am (CET) Dive into the evolving landscape of China’s data governance and standardization practices. This session provides an in-depth analysis of the regulatory framework, key stakeholders, and emerging trends shaping the data ecosystem.Key Takeaways: Understanding China’s data regulations. Insights into standardization efforts for data and cross-broder data transfer. […]