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 2026 Webinar Series examines recent developments in China’s regulatory and standardization frameworks across six key areas: carbon footprint management, standardization system, compulsory certification (CCC), semiconductors, hydrogen energy, and artificial intelligence.
Please find the schedule and registration links for each session below. Upon registration, a confirmation email containing webinar access details will be forwarded to you.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Upcoming 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 footprint policies and standardization landscape. This session is essential for businesses seeking to navigate the policy window and align their strategies with China’s regulatory trajectory.
Key Takeaways:
- China’s product carbon footprint policy evolution
- Overview of product carbon footprint certification pilot projects
- China’s product carbon footprint standardization progress
- EU-China carbon footprint methodology comparison
Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D6LId5EcStqshrbvwbBXww
Upcoming SESEC Webinar 02: China Standardization – recent development
Date: Tuesday, 28th April 2026
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am CET time
Speaker: Dr. Betty Xu, Director of SESEC
Language: English
The 2025–2026 period marks a critical juncture for China’s standardization system—the final year of the “14th Five-Year Plan” and the preparatory phase for the “15th Five-Year Plan.” This session equips European businesses and standards bodies with essential updates on policy shifts, institutional changes, and practical developments shaping the system.
Key Takeaways:
- China’s standard system landscape by figures (national, sector, local standards)
- Key policy and regulatory updates (2025–2026)
- Sector deep dives: AI, smart manufacturing, new energy vehicles, green/low-carbon
- EU – China standardization cooperation and international alignment
Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_syz71eTuR2ioxU-VnrnHNQ
Upcoming 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:
- National policy landscape and strategic priorities (including “15th Five-Year Plan” orientation)
- The role of SAC/TC 599 (Semiconductor): committee structure, working groups, and standards under development
- Sectoral focus: equipment and components, RISC-V ecosystem, automotive chips, advanced materials
- Emerging technical domains: reliability testing, wide-bandgap semiconductors, and beyond
Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lvCQivNcSR-2jy-WmyAxyA
Upcoming 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, and key standards in progress—and where they meet or diverge from EU approaches.
Key Takeaways:
- National hydrogen strategy: policy architecture and “15th Five-Year Plan” orientations
- China’s hydrogen standards system: framework, coverage, and development roadmap
- Technical committees in focus: SAC/TC 309, SAC/TC 342, and their work programs
- EU-China comparative analysis: divergent pathways and convergence prospects
Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SyOyIVfIT5u9viPnLQK_Sw
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 European manufacturers and exporters a timely update on the CCC landscape, with practical guidance for addressing recent and upcoming changes.
Key Takeaways:
- Recent adjustments to the CCC product catalogue (2025–2026)
- From self-declaration to third-party certification: the 16-product transition
- New entrants: EV charging equipment, power banks, and other expanded categories
- Transition timelines, implementation deadlines, and compliance strategies
Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RS26CjhvSjCUAxn-BBKgKQ
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, technical committee mandates, and national standard development. This session offers European businesses, standards bodies, and policymakers a systematic briefing on China’s evolving AI standardization landscape as of late 2026.
Key Takeaways:
- Strategic policy directions: “AI+” initiative and sectoral implementation roadmaps as of October 2026
- Updates on national standard development: volume, coverage, and priority domains
- Technical committee developments: SAC/TC 28/SC 42, SAC/TC 260, and emerging standardization priorities
- China–EU AI governance frameworks: comparative observations
Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kc16bDfFRKyHl8bHPbc2eQ