China Standardization 202603 issue

ISO Secretary-General Sergio Mujica attended the 2026 ZGC Forum Annual Conference in Beijing as a special guest. In an exclusive interview with China Standardization Press, he shared his impressions of the Forum and his fruitful visit to China, elaborated on the pivotal role of ISO international standards in boosting innovation, and offered in-depth insights into China’s future development pathway.

“The Forum is a dynamic platform for exchange and collaboration between changemakers who recognize the event’s central role in steering the global agenda on innovation...In an era of geopolitical uncertainty and fragmentation, International Standards provide the common language that builds trust and security, enabling innovation to flourish...China’s journey exemplifies how, by embracing standards, countries can build resilient economies, foster innovation and lead the way toward a more interconnected, equitable world,” Mr. Mujica noted.

The EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW column also features an interview with ISO/COPOLCO Chair Eunsook Moon. She shared the similarities and differences in standardization governance between China and South Korea, outlined the work priorities of ISO/COPOLCO this year, and explained how to facilitate wider consumer participation in standardization activities.

“It would be valuable to bring more Chinese consumer organizations into COPOLCO events. We welcome not only participation from national standards bodies at COPOLCO plenaries and workshops, but also direct involvement of consumer experts from relevant organizations,” Ms. Moon remarked.

The SPOTLIGHT column interprets standardization-related content in the government work report of the annual Two Sessions, alongside professional perspectives on standardization put forward by deputies to the National People’s Congress and members of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.

The SPECIAL REPORT column shows a series of in-depth coverage of 2026 Standardization and Science & Technology Innovation Development Forum hosted by the Beijing Municipal Administration for Market Regulation this March.

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