On September 9, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) jointly issued the Notice on Launching a Pilot Program for Product Carbon Footprint Labeling Certification. The notice outlines a pilot program aimed […]
On September 4, 2024, the National AI Standardization Committee (SAC/TC28/SC42) convened a week-long meeting in Qingdao, unveiling the latest progress in China’s AI standardization efforts. Key updates include: SAC/TC28/SC42 has initiated, developed, and advanced over 30 national standards and launched 34 sector standards. These standards address foundational resources like intelligent computing power chips and training […]
The China Computer Federation (CCF) gathered more than 210 experts and scholars from universities, research institutes, and enterprises nationwide for the 2024 CCF Standard Technology Conference on August 10-11 in Suzhou, Jiangsu province. To promote the development and implementation of standards in the field of computing, the conference serves as an innovative and interactive platform […]
On September 21, 2024, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council issued the Opinions on Accelerating the Development and Utilization of Public Data Resources. The policy aims to remove institutional obstacles and systemic barriers to the circulation and use of public data, promoting its compliant and efficient use to strengthen, […]
On September 25, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China (MIIT) provided further clarification on the Guidelines for the Construction of the Standard System of the Photovoltaic Industry (hereinafter referred to as “the Guidelines”), which is a key standardization document for the photovoltaic (PV) sector. The Guidelines serve as an important supporting […]
On September 30, 2024, China’s State Council issued the Regulations on Network Data Security Management 2024 (hereinafter referred to as the “Regulations”), which will take effect on January 1, 2025. As a critical part of China’s cybersecurity and data protection framework, these Regulations provide detailed guidelines for implementing key laws, including the Cybersecurity Law, the Data Security Law, and the Personal Information Protection […]
On October 9, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China (SAMR) released a draft of the Administrative Measures for Green Product Certification and Labeling Management Measures (hereinafter referred to as the Draft for Comments) to solicit public opinions. The deadline for submitting opinions is October 23, 2024. In May 2019, SAMR issued the […]
From September 19 to October 18, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) sought public comments on a number of proposed mandatory national safety standards for lithium-ion batteries and battery packs used in electronic and electrical equipment. The proposed standards include: GB 31241.1: Safety of Lithium-Ion Cells and Batteries Used in Electronic and […]
From September 14 to 28, 2024, the National Technical Committee for Energy Fundamentals and Management Standardization (SAC/TC20) solicited public comments on the mandatory national standard Minimum Allowable Values of Energy Efficiency and Energy Grades for Microcomputers (Draft for Review). The draft outlines energy efficiency grades, minimum energy performance standards, and testing methods for desktop microcomputers, all-in-one desktop […]
On September 9, 2024, the National Technical Committee 260 on Cybersecurity (SAC/TC260) officially released the Artificial Intelligence Safety Governance Framework (hereinafter referred to as the Framework). This Framework serves as a comprehensive guide for establishing an all-encompassing, full-lifecycle governance system for AI development, ensuring its healthy growth and regulated application. The Framework aligns with China’s approach toward AI, namely […]