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SESEC VI Bimonthly Newsletter: May – June 2026

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

Upcoming SESEC Webinar 05: China CCC as of September 2026

Date: Tuesday, 15th September 2026 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am CET Speaker: Dr. Betty Xu, Director of SESEC Language: English China’s Compulsory Certification (CCC) scheme continues to evolve as a cornerstone of market access regulation. As of September 2026, there are significant shifts in product coverage, certification modalities, and enforcement timelines.

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09,2026

Upcoming SESEC Webinar 05: China CCC as of September 2026

Date: Tuesday, 15th September 2026 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am CET Speaker: Dr. Betty Xu, Director of SESEC Language: English China’s Compulsory Certification (CCC) scheme continues to evolve as a cornerstone of market access regulation. As of September 2026, there are significant shifts in product coverage, certification modalities, and enforcement timelines. This webinar seeks to provide […]

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Upcoming SESEC Webinar 06: China AI Standardization

Date: Tuesday, 20th October 2026 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am CET Speaker: Dr. Betty Xu, Director of SESEC Language: English As artificial intelligence reshapes industries globally, China continues to advance its standardization framework to guide sectoral development. By October 2026, the country has progressed further along its AI standardization roadmap—with updates expected across policy instruments, […]

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China Publishes 10 Important Standards on Automotive Chips in Q1&Q2, 2026

On 9 July 2026, the National Technical Committee 114 on Automotive Standardization (SAC/TC114) reported that in the first half of 2026, under the guidance of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), 10 sector standards on automotive chip products were officially released. They represents the substantive implementation of the Guidelines for the Construction of […]

After the World Data Organization, China Unveils WAICO for Global AI Cooperation

On 16 July 2026, the Signing Ceremony of the Agreement on the Establishment of The World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization(WAICO) was held in Shanghai, China, making its public debut. 29 countries became founding members at the ceremony with 8 more acceding shortly thereafter. These countries are predominantly from Asia, Africa and Latin America, with some from Europe (full […]

MIIT Establishes New Sector TC on Intelligent Manufacturing

On 16 July 2026, the China Electronics Standardization Institute (CESI) issued a Call for Nomination of Experts to join as the committee member of Intelligent Manufacturing Standardization Technical Committee, that will be placed under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (hereinafter referred to as the MIIT TC Intelligent Manufacturing). CESI will serve as the […]

SESEC VI Bimonthly Newsletter: May – June 2026

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 […]

SAC Approves Key Mandatory Standards involving Intelligent and Connected Vehicles, Photovoltaic, and AI Agent Security

On 1 July 2026, the National Standardization Administration of China approved to publish a batch of mandatory national standards related to intelligent and connected vehicles and photovoltaic. All the mandatory standards will take effect on 1 January 2026. Meanwhile, SAC also approved to a new mandatory standards project related to AI Agent safety requirements. Intelligent […]

China’s Cybersecurity Label Takes Effect with First Product Catalogue

On 15 June 2026, the Cyberspace Administration of China(CAC), together with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and the Ministry of Public Security (MPS), jointly issued the first product catalogue and the supporting implementation rules under the Measure for the Administration of the China Cybersecurity Labeling (hereinafter referred to the Measures). Released in […]

New MIIT Guidelines – China’s Industrial Internet Standardization Trends to 2035

On 29 June 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the National Development and Reform Commission, and six other ministerial-level departments jointly issued the. Implementation Opinions on Pushing the High-Quality Development of Industrial Internet. The document sets development targets for 2030 and 2035, with standardization identified as a cross-cutting priority across multiple policy areas. The […]

China Seeks Public Comments on Three Carbon Footprint Sector Standards

On June 30, 2026, the China Electronics Standardization Institute (CESI), on behalf of the drafting teams, issued a public comment notice for three sector standards on product carbon footprint (PCF) quantification for televisions, microcomputers, and printed circuit boards (PCBs). Stakeholders are invited to submit their feedback by July 30, 2026. The three PCF sector standards […]

China Unveils Mandatory ADS Safety Standards, Aligning with UN Global Tech Regulation

In June 2026, China is rolling out a suite of revised automotive standards while celebrating the adoption of the world’s first UN regulation on autonomous driving systems (ADS), in a synchronized push for global harmonization and domestic industrial safety. The developments mark a pivotal shift from technical recommendations to enforceable safety certification frameworks for intelligent […]

China Updates Energy-efficiency Standards for LEDs, boilers, and ACs and Seeks TC member for Water Efficiency

In June 2026, China’s National Technical Committee on Energy Fundamentals and Management (SAC/TC20) released three mandatory energy efficiency draft standards for public comment, targeting LED flat panel luminaires, industrial boilers, and unitary air conditioners. Meanwhile, the National Technical Committee on Industrial Water Conservation (SAC/TC442) issued a call for experts to form a dedicated working group […]

SAC/TC548 (Carbon Management) Holds Annual Meeting in Beijing, Reviews Carbon Standards

On June 11, 2026, the National Technical Committee for Carbon Management Standardization (SAC/TC548) convened its national standards review and 2025 annual work conference in Beijing. The meeting brought together over 50 committee members, industry experts, and senior officials from key government departments to assess progress and chart the course for China’s carbon standardization efforts in […]

Chinese Intelligent Driving OS Becomes Global Public Code Base Baseline

On June 10, 2026, the international organization Automotive Open System Architecture (AUTOSAR) announced in Shanghai that China’s independently developed intelligent driving operating system has officially become the core baseline of the global intelligent driving system public code repository. This marks the first time that Chinese automotive foundational software technology has been incorporated into a global […]

Call for Comment: China’s National Standard for Association Standardization Good Practices

On June 10, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced the release of the revised national standard 20262052-T-469 Association Standardization—Code for Good Practice for public comment. The draft, developed under the management of National Technical Committee on Standardization Principles and Methods (SAC/TC 286), is open for feedback until August 2, 2026. SESEC will submit a coordinated […]

SIS Delegation Visits CNIS to Strengthen Bilateral Standards Cooperation

On June 4, 2026, a delegation from the Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS), led by its President, Ms. Annika Andreasen, visited the China National Institute of Standardization (CNIS) in Beijing. The CNIS President, Mr. Wang Kun, and relevant officials from the Department of Standards Innovative Management under the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) received […]

China will Accelerate Agentic AI Standardization

On 26 June 2026, the National Standardization of Administration of China (SAC) held a press conference on Agentic AI standardization, announcing the release of 7 national standardization guiding technical documents forming the GB/Z 185-2026 Artificial intelligence – Agent Interconnection series. The standards introduce a domestic protocol called Agent Interconnection Protocols (AIP) to support the State […]

Webinars

[PAST] Webinar02: Navigating China’s Shifting Standardization Strategy

Since 2025, a distinct shift is gradually taking place in China’s standardization strategy. The rules are changing faster than many have anticipated, especially after the launch of the 15th Five-Year Plan. China initiated a new round of standardization reform in last year; and its impact is already being felt. Relying on past practices may no longer […]

[PAST] SESEC Webinar 03: China Semi-conductor Standardization

Date: Tuesday, 26th May 2026 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am CET Speaker: Dr. Betty Xu, Director of SESEC Language: English As semiconductor standardization becomes a strategic lever in global competition, China has accelerated its policy and standard-setting efforts throughout 2025-2026. This session unpacks recent regulatory shifts, technical committee dynamics, and emerging standardization priorities. Key Takeaways: […]

[PAST] SESEC Webinar 04: China Hydrogen Energy Standardization

Date: Tuesday, 30th June 2026 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am CET Speaker: Dr. Betty Xu, Director of SESEC Language: English As hydrogen takes center stage in the global energy transition, China is rapidly building out its policy and standardization framework to support large-scale industrial deployment. This session examines China’s hydrogen policies, standards systems, technical committees, […]

[PAST]SESEC Webinar 01: China Carbon Footprint standardization and certification

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 […]

Preview of Upcoming SESEC VI Webinars

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 […]

SESEC Webinar 21: China Energy Labelling 2025: Regulations and Standards

Date: Tuesday, 21st October 2025 Time: 10:00 am- 11:00 am CET time Speaker: Dr. Betty Xu, Director of SESEC Language: English Join our upcoming webinar to explore China’s latest energy labelling standards and regulatory updates as of 2025. This session will provide valuable insights into the evolving compliance requirements and their implications for manufacturers and exporters in the energy […]

SESEC Webinar 21: China Energy Labelling 2025: Regulations and Standards

Date: Tuesday, 21st October 2025Time: 10 am – 11 am (CET) Join our upcoming webinar to explore China’s latest energy labelling standards and regulatory updates as of 2025. This session will provide valuable insights into the evolving compliance requirements and their implications for manufacturers and exporters in the energy sector. Key Takeaways: China Energy Labelling Regulation and […]

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

Date: Tuesday, 23rd September 2025Time: 10 am – 11 am (CET) 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 priorities. Key Takeaways: China AI policies and initiatives […]

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 […]

SESEC Webinar 19: China Standardization in the Green Transition: Key Insights

Date: 27th May 2025Time: 10 am – 11 am (CET) Understand how China is leading the way in green transition standardization. This session offers an overview of standards shaping renewables, carbon neutrality, green manufacturing, and more. Key Takeaways: Latest updates on China’s green standards framework. Opportunities for collaboration on sustainability initiatives. Strategic insights for industries adapting to […]

SESEC Webinar 18: China Standardization in the Digital Sector: A Comprehensive Overview

Date: 29th April 2025Time: 10 am – 11 am (CET) Explore how China’s digital ambitions are reshaping global standards. This session summarizes the latest developments in 5G, 6G, AI, IoT, and industrial data, offering actionable insights for international businesses and policymakers.Key Takeaways: Trends in China’s digital standardization. Implications for international trade and cooperation. Barriers and opportunities for […]

SESEC Webinar 17: Navigating China’s Certification System: Who’s Who?

Date: 25th March 2025Time: 10 am – 11 am (CET) Unravel the complexities of China’s certification system. This session provides a comprehensive overview of the major certification bodies, testing labs, and supervisory agencies involved in market access. Key Takeaways: Map of China’s certification ecosystem. Tips for navigating key players like CNCA, CQC, and others. Updates on […]