Interview with ISO President Dr. Sung Hwan Cho
ISO Standards: Powering a safer, smarter and more sustainable world
Interview with Mr. Vimal Mahendru, IEC Vice-President
China and IEC can cooperate very well for the future
Insights from Professor Kichan Kim
Trade development and standards cooperation in the digital and intelligent era
ISO releases ISO/TS 19384:2026 on service excellence
ISO/TS 19384:2026, Service excellence—Guidance for the application of digital approaches to achieve service excellence, was released recently.
Three Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei coordinated standards published
Three local standards were collaboratively issued by the administrations for market regulation in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei.
New national standard for ambient air quality released
The new mandatory national standard GB 3095-2026 was released.
Chinese strontium optical clocks help keep the world on time
The optical lattice clock based on strontium atoms, NIM-Sr1, developed by the National Institute of Metrology, China (NIM), has been approved to calibrate the International Atomic Time (TAI).
Three regional working groups for AI established
SAC/TC 28/SC 42 on artificial intelligence has established regional working groups in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, the Yangtze River Delta region, and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
China releases first standards system for humanoid robots
The 2026 version of the standards system for humanoid robots and embodied intelligence was released.
Interview with Tom Heilandt
Confidence and continuous learning: Key for Chinese students to engage in international standardization work—Interview with Tom Heilandt, Secretary-General of the International Federation for Sustainability and Justice, former Secretary of the Codex
Interview with Rachel Miller Prada from ISO
Diversity, youth and future-oriented standardization—Interview with Rachel Miller Prada, ISO Capacity Building Project Manager
ISO releases standards for electronic bill of lading
ISO 5909:2026, Business processes and data interchange of electronic bill of lading based on distributed ledger technology (DLT), was released.
APEC meeting on carbon emission management standards held
The meeting on carbon emission management standards and best practices for urban sewage treatment was held in Guangzhou on February 3.
ODCCN/PAS 1:2025 for humane entrepreneurship released
The release ceremony of the international standard ODCCN/PAS 1:2025 on guidance for humane entrepreneurship was held in Seoul, South Korea.
Six departments issue plan for logistics standardization
Six departments have jointly issued a plan for key tasks of modern logistics standardization for the period of 2025-2027.
ISO releases two standards for textiles
Recently, two international standards, ISO 8159:2025 and ISO 17971:2025 were officially released.
China launches the global AI standards library
The global AI standards library and the global AI terminology library were launched.
A batch of important national standards for CCUS released
China released 12 national standards for carbon capture, utilization and storage.
CAS establishes the committee on low-altitude economy
The launching ceremony of the Professional Committee on Low-altitude Economy of China Association for Standardization (CAS) was held in Beijing.
IEC releases a standard on environmental testing
The impact of climatic environmental tests on the performance of related products has attracted much attention.
China's overall conversion rate of intl standards reaches 86
The overall conversion rate of international standards into China’s national standards has reached 86% by the end of September 2025.
WASIC empowers development of global automobile industry
the World Automobile Standards and Innovation Conference (WASIC) was held on October 27-29 in Shenzhen.
First national standard for food digital factory released
GB/T 46511-2025, General technical requirements for food digital factory, was released recently.
ISO/TC 8/SC 27 holds the first plenary meeting in Shanghai
It will provide sound support for the sustainable development of global supply chains.
National University Student Standardization Olympiad held
The final of the National University Student Standardization Olympiad 2025 was successfully held in Hangzhou City.
SAMR releases the first national standard on livable cities
GB/T 46391-2025, Sustainable cities and communities—General requirements for livable cities, officially came into effect on October 5.
ISO releases technical specification on child care articles
ISO/TS 24929-2:2025, Child care articles—General safety—Part 2: Mechanical hazards, was officially published.
ISO sets up working group on non-metallic pipes
The new working group ISO/TC 67/SC 2/WG 32, Non-metallic pipes, was approved for establishment by ISO recently.
Downloads of national standards exceed 10 million times
SAMR had steadily promoted the full-text disclosure and free download of over 30,000 national standards that do not adopt international standards since the beginning of this year. In the first half of 2025, downloads exceeded 10 million times.
SAC/TC 611 on platform economy governance established
SAC/TC 611 is established to leverage the systematic supporting role of standardization in advancing the modernization of China's systems and capacity for governance.
Standards and metrology empower the World Games 2025
Technological R&D and application, the innovation of standard materials, and the capacity building of measurement standard instruments provided guarantees for the safe and stable operation as well as the fair competition of the Games.
Standard on credit commitment of business entities released
SAMR recently released the national standard GB/T 46277-2025.
ASEAN-Oriented Standardization Cooperation Forum held
Themed "innovative cooperation on AI standardization: empowering the building of China-ASEAN community with a shared future", the ASEAN-Oriented Standardization Cooperation Forum was convened in Nanning, Guangxi.
Chinese delegation wins prizes at Intl Standards Olympiad
The 20th International Standards Olympiad was held in South Korea in mid August.
ISO releases two standards for space systems
Recently, ISO 21740:2025 and ISO 16615:2025 were officially published.
CNIS experts win ISO Excellence Award
ISO awarded CNIS experts for their contributions to ISO 25556:2025.
IEC releases 3 documents for electrical energy storage
Power storage is a key supporting technology that ensures the safe and stable operation of the power grid.
Sino-Germany standardization cooperation starts a new chapte
The unveiling ceremony of Sino-Germany Standardization Cooperation Innovation Center in Frankfurt was held on June 23.
Standardization supports integrated regional development
Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui have accessed certificates from Shanghai for over 2.64 million times, while Shanghai has accessed certificates from the three provinces for more than 3.97 million times.
SAMR releases 4 national standards for exhibition services
SAMR issued four national standards in the exhibition services sector.
China strives for carbon neutrality through energy labels
CNIS held the Academic Meeting on 20th Anniversary of China Energy Label in Beijing on June 27.
WG on intelligent system ergonomics design is launched
The working group on design and evaluation of intelligent system ergonomics, under SAC/TC 7, Ergonomics , was officially established in Qingdao city, Shandong province on June 18. The launching ceremony was jointly organized by the Sub-institute of Fu
CNIS and GS1 China boost China-Africa cooperation
The fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo was held in Changsha, Hunan province.
Two ISO standards of refrigerant compressors released
Two international standards, ISO 18501:2025 and ISO 18483:2025, were released.
China issues national standard on high performance computing
The first national standard on high performance computing (HPC), GB/T 45400-2025, was issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation.
BRICS Economic and Trade Forum convened in Beijing
The BRICS Economic and Trade Forum was convened on April 18 in Beijing, which was themed “Standards cooperation facilitates trade development, BRICS cooperation empowers the Global South”.
China revises measures for adopting international standards
The State Administration for Market Regulation revised and issued the Measures for the Adoption of International Standards recently.
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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.
Wish you an enjoyable reading experience!
CHINA SCENE 中国视窗
China promotes the construction of data infrastructure and data standards
我国推进数据基础设施与数据标准建设
China issues 51 national vocational standards in 2026
今年以来我国已颁布51个国家职业标准
EXCHANGE & COOPERATION 国际交流与合作
Chinese national standards in foreign language version freely available to the public
国家标准外文版全文免费公开
BRICS Economic and Trade Forum held in Beijing
金砖国家经贸活动论坛在京举行
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW 独家专访
From technological innovation to development impact, standards are the key to inclusive, sustainable growth
By ISO Secretary-General Sergio Mujica
标准是实现包容性、可持续增长的关键
文/国际标准化组织秘书长 塞尔吉奥·穆希卡
Bridging consumer protection and standards—Interview with ISO/COPOLCO Chair Eunsook Moon
在消费者保护和标准之间搭建桥梁——专访国际标准化组织消费者政策委员会主席 文恩淑
SPOTLIGHT 聚光灯
Voices about standards in the Two Sessions
2026年全国两会标准声音
Insights into standards in the Two Sessions
全国两会代表、委员话标准
SPECIAL REPORT 特别报道
Standardization and Science and Technology Innovation Development Forum held in Beijing
2026标准化与科技创新发展论坛在京举办
GLOBAL VISION 国际视野
European standardization supports new legislative cybersecurity landscape—The 10th Cybersecurity Standardization Conference successfully held
欧洲标准化工作为新网络安全立法提供支撑——2026欧洲网络安全标准化大会成功召开
World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2026
2026年信息社会世界峰会论坛即将召开
RESEARCH & EXPLORATION 研究与探索
A preliminary study on microbial load quantification method and standardization in fermented foods based on microbial persity absolute quantitative sequencing: A case study of Inner Mongolia traditional fermented vegetables (lanyancai)
基于微生物多样性绝对定量测序技术的发酵食品微生物负荷计量方法及标准化初探——以内蒙古传统食品“烂腌菜”为例
Supplement 最新标准公告
Newly approved national standards of P. R. China
(No. 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 18 released in 2026)
中华人民共和国国家标准公告 (2026年第9、11、12、13、14、15和18号)
China Standardization 202506 issue
Celebrating World Standards Day: a global commitment to a better world
China Standardization 202505 issue
Standards help build global trust and enable innovation in the AI era.
China Standardization 202503 issue
China Standardization interviewed IEC President Mr. Jo Cops and IEC Vice-President and Chair of SMB Mr. Vimal Mahendru.
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