Some Key Standards Effective from July 2025 in China
Starting July 1 2025, a series of important national standards will come into effect in China, covering areas such as proton exchange membrane fuel [.....]
SAC/TC28/SC42 AI Standards Week in 2025
From July 8 to July 10, 2025, the Artificial Intelligence Subcommittee of the National Information Technology Standardization Technical Committee (SAC/TC28/SC42) convened its annual Artificial [.....]
CAC Releases China’s Informatization Development Report (2024)
On July 30, 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) released the National Informatization Development Report (2024) (Hereinafter referred to the “Report”), reviewing and [.....]
China’s Blueprint for Digital Transformation in Machinery (2025-2030)
On August 1, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and other seven Chinese government departments jointly issued the Implementation Plan for [.....]
CNCA Tightens Certification for Lithium-ion Batteries & Power Banks
On July, 28, 2025, the National Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA) released the Implementing Rules for Compulsory Product Certification: Power Banks, Lithium-ion Batteries and [.....]
China Introduces Mandatory RoHS Standard GB 26572-2025
On August 1, 2025, GB 26572-2025 Requirements for restricted use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products, China’s first mandatory national standard in [.....]
SESEC attended ETSI Board and CEN-CENELEC GA
From June 17 to June 28, SESEC Expert Dr. Betty Xu visited Europe and met European stakeholders in the standardization community. First SESEC expert [.....]
China Releases Model Contracts to Standardize Data Trading and Transactions
On July 4, 2025, China introduced the Model Contracts for Data Trading and Circulation as a significant move to regulate the burgeoning data market [.....]
China Updates New Energy Efficiency Standards for Refrigerator and Indoor LED Lighting
In July 2025, China is taking decisive steps to enhance energy efficiency across consumer products, with two significant standardization developments: the implementation of upgraded [.....]
From Follower to Rule-Maker: China’s Growing Role in Global Automotive Standardization
On July 7, 2025, the international standard “Road Vehicles — Test Scenario Evaluation and Test Case Generation for Automated Driving Systems”, led by China, [.....]