On July 5, 2024, the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) released the Notice on Initiating the Statistical Analysis on the Implementation of Mandatory National Standards (hereinafter referred to as the Notice). The exercise can be effectively seen as a follow-up to the Opinions on Establishment of a Statistical Analysis and Reporting System for the Implementation of Mandatory Standards, which were […]
On July 5, 2024, the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) released the Notice on the Review of Mandatory National Standards in 2024 (hereinafter referred to as the Notice). The Notice is issued to 24 competent authorities responsible for standards in their own fields. The review is legally grounded in the Standardization Law of China and the Measures for Administration of Mandatory National […]
On July 12, 2024, China’s National Technical Committee on Cybersecurity of the Standardization Administration of China (SAC/TC260) released the draft for public comment of the national recommended standard titled 20240896-T-469 Data security technology — Personal Information Protection Compliance Audit Requirements (hereinafter referred to as the Standard). The public consultation period ended on September 11, 2024. The Standard aims […]
On July 12, 2024, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released the Standard System Construction Guidelines for Intelligent Manufacturing in the Chemical Industry (2024 Version) (hereinafter referred to as the Guidelines). The Guidelines are based on the National Intelligent Manufacturing Standard System Construction Guidelines (2021 Version), but are specifically tailored to the chemical industry’s needs. In addition, the Guidelines represent a supporting […]
In July 2024, China engaged in communication and cooperation on standardization and conformity assessment with Kazakhstan and Laos. A summary of the main activities is provided below. China and Laos Signed an MoU on Standardization Cooperation On July 9, 2024, Mr. Tian Shihong, Vice Minister of the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and Administrator of Standardization Administration of […]
To discuss solutions for the global challenge on environmental, social and governance (ESG), and promote the IEC Global Impact Fund (GIF), the IEC Global Impact Fund Forum was held in hybrid forms in Nanjing city, Jiangsu province, China on June 24. The event was addressed by Jo Cops, IEC President, Tian Shihong, SAMR Vice Minister, […]
From July 9 to 10, 2024, the 18th China-Japan-ROK ICT Standards Meeting (CJK-18) was held in Dunhuang, Gansu Province. The meeting, which was sponsored by the China Communications Standards Association (CCSA), saw the participation of 32 representatives from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), CCSA, as well as Japan’s Association of Radio Industries and […]
On July 2, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the Office of the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission (CAC), and the Standardization Administration of China jointly issued the Guidelines for the Construction of the National Artificial Intelligence Industry Comprehensive Standardization System (2024 Edition), (hereinafter referred to as the Guidelines). The Guidelines represent an overhaul of the previous version issued in […]
The 124th meeting of ISO Council was held on June 3-6 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The Chinese delegation attended the meeting, which was led by Tian Shihong, Vice Minister of SAMR and Administrator of SAC. The attendees investigated policies on data protection, reviewed the work progress related to ISO’s business mode and governance review, discussed key […]
From July 16 to 18, the 9th Symposium on Technologies, Standards, and Regulations for Intelligent and Connected Vehicles (hereinafter referred to as “ICV2024”) was held in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province. This event included a main forum and six sub-forums, aiming to provide a comprehensive platform for policy and regulation interpretation, international exchange, and for displaying the […]