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 […]
As China accelerates its transition toward high-quality development, the country’s regulatory frameworks and standardization systems are undergoing rapid transformation. From carbon footprint management and compulsory certification to cutting-edge sectors like AI, semiconductors, and hydrogen energy, staying ahead of these changes is essential for businesses, policymakers, and standards bodies engaging with the Chinese market. The SESEC […]
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Time: 10:00 am- 11:00 am CET time Speaker: Dr. Betty Xu, Director of SESEC Language: English As China’s “Dual Carbon” goals accelerate, product carbon footprint management is rapidly transitioning from a voluntary initiative to a mandatory compliance requirement. Join our upcoming webinar for a systematic review of China’s evolving carbon […]
On February 9, 2026, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) issued a notice calling for public comments on the draft of the China Energy Label Product Catalogue (2026 Edition)” and Relevant Implementation Rules (Draft for Public Comments). Stakeholders are invited to submit their feedback by March 9, 2026. The proposed Product Catalogue (2026 version) represents a […]
On February 6, 2026, the National Technical Committee on Hydrogen Energy Standardization (SAC/TC309) released a batch of 19 draft national standards for public comment, aiming to improve the standards system for the entire hydrogen industry chain encompassing production, storage, transportation, and utilization and accelerate the supply of hydrogen energy standards. This aligns with the requirements of […]
On February 3, 2026, the inaugural meeting and technical seminar for the Brain-Inspired Computing Chip Study Group, operating under the National Integrated Circuits Standardization Technical Committee (SAC/TC599), was held in Beijing. The meeting was attended by Zhao Pengfei, a Third-Level Researcher from the Electronic Information Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), […]
On February 4, 2026, the National Technical Committee on Cybersecurity (SAC/TC260) release the Cybersecurity Standard Practice Guideline – Requirements for Labeling and Identifying Technology for Network Data, which provides standardized technical specifications for data handlers to manage internal and cross-organizational data flows more effectively. The Guidelines are designed to support compliance with China’s Cybersecurity Law, […]
On February 7, 2026, the China Electronics Standardization Institute (CESI), the secretariat for the National Information Technology Standardization Technical Committee’s Subcommittee on Biometrics (SAC/TC28/SC37), released a summary of its work progress for the year 2025. SAC/TC28/SC37, established in 2013, is dedicated to developing fundamental and generic technical standards for biometrics. Its scope includes terminology, technical […]
On February 10, 2026, the China Electronics Standardization Institute (CESI), the secretariat of the National Integrated Circuits (IC) Standardization Technical Committee (SAC/TC599), released the committee’s 2025 Annual Highlights. SAC/TC599, comprising 57 committee members, 172 observers, and over 700 working group members in its first term starting from November 2022, is responsible for standardization across the […]
On February 3, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), along with seven other national ministries, published the Guidelines on the Security of Cross-border Transfer of Automotive Data (2026 version), which aligns with China’s core legal frameworks, including the Data Security Law, the Cybersecurity Law (2025 Amendment), the Personal Information Protection Law, and […]