On 14 August 2026, China’s National Standardization Administration (SAC) announced the publication of three national standardization guiding technical documents on industrial artificial intelligence (AI): GB/Z 195-2026 Artificial intelligence — Reference architecture of industrial agent, GB/Z 203-2026 Artificial intelligence — Technical requirements of industrial foundation model, and GB/Z 204-2026 Artificial intelligence — System architecture of industrial foundation model. […]
On 30 July 2026, China published GB 44721-2026 Intelligent and connected vehicle – Safety requirements for automated driving system, its first mandatory national standard for Level 3 (conditional) and Level 4 (high) automated driving systems. The standard is developed by the Subcommittee for Intelligent and Connected Vehicle under the National Technical Committee on Auto (SAC/TC114/SC34). […]
On August 11, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and the National Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA) unveiled a landmark suite of five certification and accreditation sector standards for the automotive semiconductor sector. Approved under CNCA Announcement No. 15 of 2026, this framework establishes the world’s first national-level capability evaluation system for institutions […]
On August 1, 2026, the National Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA) released two revised mandatory China Compulsory Certification (CCC) implementation rules for household electrical appliances, including: CNCA-C07-19:2026 Compulsory Certification Implementation Rules – Electric Blankets, Electric Pads and Similar Flexible Heating Appliances (Trial) CNCA-C07-20:2026 Compulsory Certification Implementation Rules – Electronic Toilets (Trial) The updated implementation rules […]
On 14 August 2026, the seventh Council of the China Electrical Equipment Industrial Association (CEEIA) held its first meeting following the election of the new Council and the third Supervisory Board at the association’s Seventh General Assembly of Members. Members of the third Supervisory Board and other member representatives attended the meeting as observers. Liu Hongyu, […]
On 24 July 2026, the National Standardization Administration of China (SAC) commenced its annual statistical analysis of 80 mandatory national standards that took effect in 2023. The full list is attached at the end of the article. These standards cover information and communications technology, automotive and transportation safety, environmental protection and emissions control, hazardous materials […]
From July 29 to 31, 2026, the 67th Meeting of APEC Expert Group on Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EGEEC) and Association Workshop were successfully convened in Qianhai, Shenzhen. Hosted by the China National Institute of Standardization (CNIS) and under the guidance of the National Energy Administration of China (NEA), the event marked a key milestone in the […]
On 17 July 2026, the International Forum on AI Standardization was held at the Shanghai World Expo Centre as part of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC). Organised by the Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Research Institute and hosted by the China Electronics Standardization Institute (CESI), the forum brought together senior policymakers, leading academics, and standardisation […]
On 23 July 2026, the 2026 APEC Digital and AI Ministerial Meeting was held in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, following China’s assumption of the APEC 2026 host role. The meeting’s theme centered on the topic of “Digital Technologies and AI for the Empowerment of an Asia-Pacific Community,” advocating for openness, innovation and collaboration. The principal outcome of […]
On July 22, 2026, the third standard review meeting of the Subcommittee on Intelligent and Connected Vehicles under the National Technical Committee of Auto Standardization (SAC/TC114/SC34) was convened via videoconference. The session brought together over 80 participants, including committee members, representatives, observers, and drafting group delegates. During the meeting, the committee reviewed and approved three national […]