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On 23 June 2026, the National Standardization Administration of China (SAC) announced that a Chinese-proposed international standard, X.vrcmp-sec: Security requirements for vehicle-road coordination management platform, has been formally approved for development by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The newly approved international standard draws on the research findings of an association standard developed by the China […]
From 29 May to 9 June 2026, the National Information Technology Standardization Technical Committee (SAC/TC28) convened its fifth plenary meeting and the annual Standards Week. The event gathered over 2,000 experts from government agencies, research institutes, universities and industry. At the opening plenary on 29 May, Deng Zhiyong, Administrator of the National Standardization Administration (SAC), […]
On 29 May 2026, the inaugural plenary of the fifth-term National Information Technology Standardization Technical Committee (SAC/TC 28) and the opening forum of the 2026 Standards Week convened in Beijing. Deng Zhiyong, Administrator of the National Standardization Administration of China (SAC) attended and delivered opening remarks. The newly appointed committee leadership, including TC28 Chair Xiong Jijun who is the […]
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 April 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, […]