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On 17 July 2026, the International Forum on AI Standardization was held at the Shanghai World Expo Centre as part of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC). Organised by the Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Research Institute and hosted by the China Electronics Standardization Institute (CESI), the forum brought together senior policymakers, leading academics, and standardisation […]
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- Tags: Artificial Intelligence, international cooperation
On 23 July 2026, the 2026 APEC Digital and AI Ministerial Meeting was held in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, following China’s assumption of the APEC 2026 host role. The meeting’s theme centered on the topic of “Digital Technologies and AI for the Empowerment of an Asia-Pacific Community,” advocating for openness, innovation and collaboration. The principal outcome of […]
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- Tags: APEC, international cooperation
On July 22, 2026, the third standard review meeting of the Subcommittee on Intelligent and Connected Vehicles under the National Technical Committee of Auto Standardization (SAC/TC114/SC34) was convened via videoconference. The session brought together over 80 participants, including committee members, representatives, observers, and drafting group delegates. During the meeting, the committee reviewed and approved three national […]
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- Tags: automotive standards
On July 31, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) officially released the 15th Five-Year (2026-2030) Plan for Green and Low-Carbon Industrial Development, setting a clear roadmap for the industrial sector to peak carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 while boosting green competitiveness and technological innovation. By 2030, the Plan sets the goal of further […]
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- Tags: green and low-carbon
On July 24, 2026, the Department of Science and Technology of China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released for public comment three voluntary national standard drafts for approval targeting critical areas of automotive cybersecurity and data governance. These documents include: 20243206-T-339 Evaluation for categorization and classification of vehicle security vulnerability 20243203-T-339 Requirements for […]
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- Tags: automotive standards
On July 23, 2026, China has unveiled a comprehensive revision to its regulations on the protection of integrated circuit (IC) layout designs, aiming to strengthen intellectual property rights (IPR) in the semiconductor sector and encourage technological self-reliance. The newly revised Regulations on the Protection of Integrated Circuit Layout Designs will take effect on October 15, 2026. […]
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- Tags: Integrated circuit
Events
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: […]
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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, […]
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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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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, […]