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China’s New Measures on Facilitating the Data Cross-border Transfer

On March 22, the Cyberspace Administration of China introduced the Regulations on Promoting and Regulating Cross-border Transfer (referred to as “the Regulations” as below), which took immediate effect upon issuance. The Regulations draw upon the legal framework established by three pivotal laws in the sector: the Cybersecurity Law of China, the Data Security Law of China, and […]

China Highlights Data Security in the Industrial Sector

On February 26th, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China unveiled the Implementation Plan for Improving Data Security Capabilities in the Industrial Sector (2024-2026) (hereinafter referred to as the Implementation Plan). This strategic initiative is crafted in response to evolving legislative and regulatory mandates concerning data security within the industrial domain. Structured into three core […]

China and Uzbekistan Sign a Protocol on Standardization Cooperation

On January 24, China’s Minister of the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), Mr. Luo Wen and the Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan Laziz Kudratov signed the Protocol on Cooperation in the field of Standardization. According to the document, China and Uzbekistan pledge to enhance cooperation in exchanging standard information and conducting endeavors […]

First Batch National Standards Issued on Quantum Measurement in China

On March 15, 2024, SAC/TC578 (Quantum Computing and Metrology) issued multiple national voluntary standards on quantum measurements. They are the first batch within the topic in China, and all five standards will come into force on October 1, 2024. Quantum measurement is believed to be more precise and stable comparing with traditional measuring technologies. It […]

China Develops Standard for Classifying and Evaluating the Machine Readability of Standards

SAC/TC124 (National Technical Committee for Standardization of Industrial Process Measurement, Control, and Automation) is soliciting feedback on the national standard GB/T Machine Readable Standards Capability Classification Model (Draft for Comments). This standard aims to guide relevant stakeholders on how to identify, assess, and enhance the machine-readable levels of standards. Specifically, the standard categorizes machine-readable capabilities into […]

Guidelines for the Establishment of Chinese National Standard Projects in 2024

On January 12, 2024, the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) issued the Guidelines on the Establishment of National Standard Projects in 2024 (referred to as the Guidelines). With ongoing standardization reforms, China is transitioning from a government-led development model to one driven by both government and market forces. To boost market actors’ involvement in standardization, China has […]

SESEC V Bimonthly Newsletter January – February 2024

The Seconded European Standardization Expert in China (SESEC) is a visibility project co-financed by the European Commission (EC), the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) secretariat and the three European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC and ETSI). One task of the SESEC project is to make the intelligence collection for China Standardization and Technical Regulation. Here we […]

China Publishes the Method for Determining the Standard Essential Patent

On November 28, 2023, the China Intellectual Property Society (CIPS) and the China Association for Standardization (CAS) jointly released the Association Standard Method for determining the standard essential patent (SEP) (T/CIPS 005—2023 | T/CAS 708—2023). Dr. Betty Xu, SESEC’s director, has actively participated in the formulation process. The Association Standard is composed of six chapters and two appendices, […]

China Called for the “New Three” Carbon Footprints Standard Proposals

On March 8, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued the Notice Calling for Standard Projects in the Topic of Carbon Footprint for “New Three” Products (hereinafter referred to as “the Notice”). The “New Three”, namely photovoltaic products (PV Products), lithium-ion batteries, and electric vehicles (EVs), present strong performance in China’s exports […]

China Called for Carbon Peak and Neutrality Standard Projects in 2024

On March 14, 2024, the Notice on Calling National Standard Projects on Carbon Peak and Carbon Neutrality in 2024 was issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR). The document aims to improve the standard system and strengthen the supporting role of standards to achieve the country’s carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals. All relevant standard project […]