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On 28 April 2026, the Seconded European Standardization Expert in China (SESEC) convened a thematic webinar on the Recent Development of China Standardization, drawing more than 200 registered participants from industry, government bodies, research institutes, and academia. Dr. Betty Xu, Director of SESEC, delivered a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the country’s standardization system and […]
On 9 April 2026, the China Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance (AIIA) held its 17th Plenary Meeting in Wuhan, Hubei, attracting over 300 participants. Du Guangda, Deputy Director General of the Science and Technology Department at the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), delivered a keynote speech. Mr. Du noted that China’s core AI industry […]
On 14 March 2026, the National Standardization Administration (SAC) announced that the full texts of foreign language versions of Chinese national standards are now available for public preview and free download. A total of 2,613 national standards, covering 20 key areas including equipment manufacturing, overseas contracted projects, bulk commodities, information technology, and new energy, can […]
On 20 March 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation held its quarterly press briefing, covering a range of topics including updates on national standardization, metrology, and the China Compulsory Certification (CCC) system. National Standards and Metrology Developments Since the beginning of 2026, China has issued 798 national standards across areas such as emerging technologies, transport […]
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 […]
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 […]
On 28 July, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology held an internal meeting to outline its agenda for the second half of 2025. The meeting identified 8 primary tasks, focusing on stabilizing industrial growth, securing critical supply chains, and strengthening technological self-reliance. The agenda emphasizes digital transformation, green development, and cultivation of high-quality enterprises, […]
On July 11, 2025, China’s National Standardization Administration (SAC) released a statement on foreign invested enterprise (in China) participation in its national standardization technical committees. The statement indicated that, as of the end of June 2025, there were 3,333 representatives from foreign invested enterprises serving as committee members, accounting for 5.4% of the total membership. According to the statement, […]
From July 21 to 23, the 23rd Northeast Asia Standards Cooperation Forum (NEASF) was held in Xi’an, China’s Shaanxi Province. The meeting shared updates on the latest developments in standardization in China, Japan, and South Korea, and facilitated exchanges on deepening trilateral cooperation in this field. Representatives from the three countries jointly signed the Resolution of […]
On the afternoon of July 8, the first Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Standardization Cooperation Conference, jointly initiated by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and the Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology of Russia (Rosstandart), was held in Qingdao, Shandong Province. Mr. Deng Zhiyong, Vice Minister of SAMR, and Administrator of the National […]
