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China Outlines New Steps to Boost Domestic Demand and AI Adoption

On 29 August 2025, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) held a press conference following the State Council’s released the Opinions of Deeply Implementing the “Artificial Intelligence Plus” Action Plan (also known as “AI+” initiative ). NDRC spokesperson detailed the authority’s planned response to this new initiative and its strategy for addressing domestic economic issues. Currently, […]

China Officially Released “AI+”Action Plan

On 21 August 2025, the State Council of China released the Opinions on Deeply Implementing the “Artificial Intelligence Plus” Action Plan (the “Action Plan”), approved on 31 July 2025. The plan sets phased development goals, identifies priority sectors, and provides a roadmap for integrating AI into China’s economic, social, and governance systems. Brief SummaryThe Action Plan sets […]

SAMR: Standards Support High-Quality Development of Manufacturing Industry

On 4 September 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) held a press conference on the theme of “Standards for Advanced Manufacturing to Support High-Quality Development of the Manufacturing Industry.” During the conference, SAMR reported their standardization achievements in advanced manufacturing as of 2025 and their next steps. Key statistics on China’s domestic and […]

CAC Experts: China’s Informatization and AI Roadmap for the Next Five Years

On July 30, 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) released the National Information Development Report (2024), which reviewed nationwide progress in informatization and set priorities for 2025. Following the release, CAC experts provided three official interpretations, focusing on strategic directions for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), informatization as a driver of the “dual circulation” policy, […]

Upcoming SESEC Webinar 20: China AI Policies, Regulations and Standards as of 2025

Date: Tuesday, 23rd September 2025 Time: 10:00 am- 11:00 am CET time Speaker: Dr. Betty Xu, Director of SESEC Language: English Stay ahead of China’s rapidly evolving AI regulatory landscape with expert insights into the 2025 policy updates. This session delivers a comprehensive analysis of China’s current AI standardization framework and strategic perspectives on the nation’s next-phase AI development […]

China Pushes for Electronics Manufacturing Growth and Stability

On August 22, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Information (MIIT) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly issued Electronic Information Manufacturing Industry Stability and Growth Action Plan (2025-2026) (hereinafter referred to as the “Plan”). The Plan outlines 16 measures across three key domains, aiming to maintain China’s competitiveness in global electronics supply chains while […]

China-ASEAN Standardization Forum Yields Fruitful Outcomes in AI

On August 27, 2025, the 2025 ASEAN-Oriented Standardization Cooperation Forum (hereinafter referred to as the “Forum”) was held in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, focusing on AI standardization as a pathway to strengthen the China-ASEAN community. The Forum was co-organized by the China-ASEAN Standardization Cooperation and Exchange Center (ASCEC) and the ASEAN Consultative Committee on Standards […]

China Published Trusted Data Space Standardization Research Report

On August 29, 2025, the Research Report on Trusted Data Space Standardization (2025 Edition) (hereinafter referred to as the “Report”) was officially released at the Data Standardization Exchange Event during the 2025 China International Big Data Industry Expo. The Report was compiled in line with the requirements outlined in policy documents such as the National Data Infrastructure Development […]

China Boosts AI Foundation with New Dataset Development Guidelines

On August 28, 2025, the Guidelines for High-Quality Dataset Development (hereinafter referred to as the “Guidelines”) was officially released during the “High-Quality Dataset Exchange Event” at the 2025 China International Big Data Industry Expo. Under the guidance of the National Data Administration (NDA), the Guidelines was jointly compiled by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), the […]

China releases Data Industry Map (2025)

On August 28, 2025, The Data Industry Map (2025) was unveiled at the “Data Sector Innovation and Development Exchange Event” during the 2025 China International Big Data Industry Expo. It was jointly compiled by several institutions, including the National Institute of Data Development (NIDD), Beijing Jiaotong University, Renmin University of China, Tsinghua University, the Institutes of Science […]