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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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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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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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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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In early July 2025, two consumer product related technical committees under the China National Institute of Standardization (CNIS), SAC/TC508 (Technical Committee on Consumer Product Safety) and SAC/TC 264 (Service), reviewed three important national standards addressing consumer product traceability requirements, product classification and coding frameworks, and general principles for instructions for use. The standards under review were originally published […]
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On 7 July 2026, the National Standardization Administration of China (SAC) launched a Call for Comment on the revised draft Measures for the Administration of Foreign-Language Versions of National Standards (hereinafter referred to as the Draft). The revision aims to address unclear responsibilities, cumbersome project initiation, long translation cycles, uneven quality control and limited follow-up after […]
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- Tags: China Standardization, national standard
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, […]