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China Advances its Carbon Market Framework

On August 25, 2025, the Opinions on Promoting Green and Low-carbon Transition and Strengthening the Development of the National Carbon Market (hereinafter referred to as the “Opinions”) was jointly issued by the Communist Party of China Central Committee’s General Office and the State Council General Office in China. The Opinions provide a comprehensive strategic plan for the […]

China, Laos Forge New Power Standardization Partnership

On August 27, 2025, the China-Laos Power Standards Cooperation Committee was officially established at the 2025 ASEAN-oriented Standardization Cooperation Forum held in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, marking a significant step in institutionalizing standardization collaboration between the two countries. As the first intergovernmental standardization body in China’s power sector, it is expected to provide new momentum for […]

TC609 Advances China’s New National Data Standards

On August 22, 2025, the third plenary meeting of the WG1 General Working Group of the National Technical Committee 609 on Data of Standardization Administration of China (SAC/TC609) was held in Beijing. The meeting was attended by the head and members of the WG1 General Working Group, TC609’s secretariat, and representatives from other standard working […]

MIIT Opinions on Optimizing Business Access of Satellite Communications Industry

On 27 August 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released an announcement on the Guiding Opinions of Optimizing Business Access to Promote the Development of Satellite Communications Industry. The document sets out general requirements, 6 major directions and 19 key measures. Through these opinions, MIIT seeks to publicize its strategic roadmap to promote opening […]

CCSA/TC602 and MIIT/TC1 Deepen Collaboration for AI Standards and its Applications

From July 17 to July 18, 2025, the Artificial Intelligence Technology and Standards Promotion Committee of the China Communications Standards Association (CCSA/TC602) held its 2025 third quarter meeting week. Meanwhile, the Artificial Intelligence Standardization Technical Committee under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, MIIT TC01, also held its 2025 Standard Week. Mr. Wen Ku, […]

SAC/TC114 Public Consultation for Two ICV National Standards

On 1 Aug 2025, the Subcommittee of Intelligent and Connected Vehicles under the National Technical Committee of Auto Standardization (SAC/TC114/SC34) opened a public consultation for two ICV-related voluntary national standards: 20243207-T-339 Technical specification for digital key system of vehicles 20243203-T-339 Intelligent and connected vehicles – Data security management system specification.   20243207-T-339 Technical specification for […]

SAC/TC609 Public Consultation for Six Data-Related Technical Documents

On 11 August 2025, the National Technical Committee on Data Standardization (SAC/TC609) opened a public consultation on 3 technical documents on data infrastructure and 3 technical documents on trusted data space. These 6 technical documents are developed to support the Guidelines for Construction of National Data Infrastructure (released on 1 Jan 2025) and the Action Plan on Developing […]

CEEIA Annual Standardization Meeting in 2025

On 23 and 24 July 2025, the Standardization Committee of China Electrical Equipment Industry Association (CEEIA) successfully held its 19th General Assembly in Shanghai. The event brought together more than 160 participants, including vice chairpersons, representatives from research institutes, member enterprises, and members of the CEEIA Standardization Committee. The Assembly served as a pivotal platform […]

SAC/TC 28 First Standard Week in July 2025

On July 15 2025, the National Information Technology Standardization Technical Committee (SAC/TC28) launched its first “Standards Week” event of 2025. The opening event and plenary meeting were held in Beijing. Mr. Xiong Jijun, Vice Minister of Industry and Information Technology, Mr. Wang Yuhuan, Deputy Director of the Standards Technical Management Department of the State Administration […]

China Advances Cybersecurity with Several New Standards and Revisions

In August 2025, National Technical Committee 260 (SAC/TC260) on Cybersecurity of Standardization Administration of China released a series of announcements, collectively showcasing the latest achievements and planning directions in China’s cybersecurity standardization efforts. The updates include the official release of an international standard led by China, the approval of seven national cybersecurity standards, the solicitation […]