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On June 10, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) held a press conference to unveil its latest achievements in quality certification international cooperation, underscoring its commitment to facilitating global trade and supporting the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The SAMR presented three key data points that illustrate the scale of its progress. In […]
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On May 28, 2026, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), together with seven other government bodies including the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), and the General Administration of Customs, officially released the revised Compliance Management Catalogue for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and […]
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On May 26, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) held a press conference on the upgrade of national standards in key sectors including building materials, machinery and petrochemicals. According to the conference, significant progress has been made in upgrading standards for these three traditional industries, which serve as the cornerstone of China’s national […]
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From May 25 to 28, 2026, the fifth plenary meeting of the Joint Technical Committee on Quantum Technologies (IEC/ISO JTC 3) was held in Jinan, Shandong Province. This was the first time the committee’s highest‑level and broadest‑scope international conference on quantum technology standards was hosted in China. The event gathered nearly 240 experts and delegates […]
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On May 31, 2026, the National Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA) issued announcements, unveiling new implementation rules strengthening compulsory product certification (CCC) for power banks, lithium-ion batteries, and battery packs, while also revising rules for electric bicycles, toys, and children’s ride-on products. The implementation dates for the revised CCC rules are as follows: Power banks, […]
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On May 12, 2026, according to the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), the Shenzhen 8K UHD Video Industry Cooperation Alliance (SUCA) has been officially approved as a Liaison A Organization to IEC/TC100, the International Electrotechnical Commission’s technical committee for audio, video, and multimedia systems and equipment. This marks the first time an industry organization […]
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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, […]