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Call for Comment: New Compliance Framework for Vehicle Cryptography in China

On August 21, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released a draft mandatory national standard titled Technical requirements for vehicle cryptography application for public comment. The consultation, organized by the Equipment Industry Division I under the MIIT and coordinated by the National Technical Committee of Auto Standardization (SAC/TC114), runs from August 21 […]

China Launches Recruitment for ISO/IEC Smart City Technical Bodies

On August 28, 2026, the Department of Standards Innovative Management under the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued a notice launching the recruitment of secretariats and domestic technical mirroring units for a new batch of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) technical bodies. The move is intended to advance China’s participation in […]

China Updates Green Product Certification Rules for Kitchen and Gas Appliances

On August 27, 2026, the National Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA) issued an announcement releasing two revised certification implementation rules in accordance with the Measures for the Administration of Green Product Certification and Labeling, in a further effort to standardize green product certification activities. The two rules are CNCA-CGP-18:2026 – Green Product Certification Implementation Rule: Kitchen […]

China Revises Rules on Standards Development Procedures involving Patents

On 24 August 2026, the National Standardization Administration (SAC) released for public comment the draft revision of GB/T 20003.1, Special procedures for the development of standards – Part 1: Standards related to patents, developed under the 2025 national standardization plan (Project No. 20252139-T-424) and administered by the National Technical Committee on Standardization Principles and Methods […]

China’s Standards and Patent Conference Offers a Window into the Country’s Innovation Ecosystem

From 17 to 19 August 2026, the 5th Technology Exchange Conference on Standards and Patents was held in Qingdao, Shandong Province. Jointly organized by China Standardization Press, publisher of China Standardization magazine, and Shanghai Technology Exchange, with support from relevant local partners, the conference brought together more than 100 representatives from government agencies, standardization and intellectual […]

CEEIA Standardization Committee Hosted 2026 Plenary Meeting

On 27 and 28 July 2026, the Standardization Working Committee of the China Electrical Equipment Industry Association (CEEIA) held its 2026 annual plenary meeting in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province. The meeting brouht together over 150 delegates from member companies, research institutes and technical committees. The committee’s annual work report reviewed a 2025 record that included 130 newly […]

Events

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05,2026

[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: […]

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06,2026

[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, […]

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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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10,2026

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, […]