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SAMR Public Consultation on New Administrative Measures to Improve Standards Implementation

On September 4, 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released the Draft Administrative Measures for National Monitoring Sites for Standards Implementation for public consultation. The draft measures are expected to be an integral part of SAMR’s broader plan to resolve existing issues in standardization and improve the role and effectiveness of standards in supporting China’s […]

China Revises Cybersecurity Law to Strengthen Legal Liability

On September 8, 2025, a draft amendment of Cybersecurity Law was submitted to the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress for the first round of review. Earlier on March 28, 2025, the draft amendment was released for public consultation, focusing mainly on clarifying ambiguous provisions on legal liabilities and increasing penalties for certain violations. Implemented on June […]

Upcoming SESEC Webinar 21: China Energy Labelling 2025: Regulations and Standards

Date: Tuesday, 21st October 2025 Time: 10:00 am- 11:00 am CET time/4pm – 5pm Beijing Time Speaker: Dr. Betty Xu, Director of SESEC Language: English Join our upcoming webinar to explore China’s latest energy labelling standards and regulatory updates as of 2025. This session will provide valuable insights into the evolving compliance requirements and their implications for manufacturers and […]

SESEC V Bimonthly Newsletter July – August 2025

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 Outlines New Steps to Boost Domestic Demand and AI Adoption

On 29 August 2025, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) held a press conference following the State Council’s released the Opinions of Deeply Implementing the “Artificial Intelligence Plus” Action Plan (also known as “AI+” initiative ). NDRC spokesperson detailed the authority’s planned response to this new initiative and its strategy for addressing domestic economic issues. Currently, […]

China Officially Released “AI+”Action Plan

On 21 August 2025, the State Council of China released the Opinions on Deeply Implementing the “Artificial Intelligence Plus” Action Plan (the “Action Plan”), approved on 31 July 2025. The plan sets phased development goals, identifies priority sectors, and provides a roadmap for integrating AI into China’s economic, social, and governance systems. Brief SummaryThe Action Plan sets […]

SAMR: Standards Support High-Quality Development of Manufacturing Industry

On 4 September 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) held a press conference on the theme of “Standards for Advanced Manufacturing to Support High-Quality Development of the Manufacturing Industry.” During the conference, SAMR reported their standardization achievements in advanced manufacturing as of 2025 and their next steps. Key statistics on China’s domestic and […]

CAC Experts: China’s Informatization and AI Roadmap for the Next Five Years

On July 30, 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) released the National Information Development Report (2024), which reviewed nationwide progress in informatization and set priorities for 2025. Following the release, CAC experts provided three official interpretations, focusing on strategic directions for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), informatization as a driver of the “dual circulation” policy, […]

Upcoming SESEC Webinar 20: China AI Policies, Regulations and Standards as of 2025

Date: Tuesday, 23rd September 2025 Time: 10:00 am- 11:00 am CET time Speaker: Dr. Betty Xu, Director of SESEC Language: English Stay ahead of China’s rapidly evolving AI regulatory landscape with expert insights into the 2025 policy updates. This session delivers a comprehensive analysis of China’s current AI standardization framework and strategic perspectives on the nation’s next-phase AI development […]

China Pushes for Electronics Manufacturing Growth and Stability

On August 22, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Information (MIIT) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly issued Electronic Information Manufacturing Industry Stability and Growth Action Plan (2025-2026) (hereinafter referred to as the “Plan”). The Plan outlines 16 measures across three key domains, aiming to maintain China’s competitiveness in global electronics supply chains while […]