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202601 issue China Standardization |
Bridging youth passion with global standards
To help university students know more about standards, and attract them to participate in standardization activities, the International Standardization Youth Star Competition was initiated by the International Standardization Outstanding Contribution Award Foundation (ISOCAF) in 2023, and has been held since then for three consecutive years in China. The 2025 Competition attracted 236 teams nationwide who demonstrated great enthusiasm for engaging in the standardization undertaking. The SPECIAL REPORT column presents the series reports on the competition, which is expected to inspire more young minds to step forward, innovate with purpose, and shape a future where standards unite ambition with impact.
Zhang Xiaogang, former President of ISO and Founder of ISOCAF, said in the address, “For students on this stage today, no matter what awards you have won, you have already achieved success. Standing out among over 230 teams nationwide is a success and an excellent learning opportunity. The nation’s development needs the younger generation to cultivate the consciousness and mindset of standardization, and genuinely contribute to China’s high-quality development, so as to realize your own life value.”
During the event, we conducted interviews with two international standardization experts—Rachel Miller Prada, ISO Capacity Building Project Manager, and Tom Heilandt, Former Secretary of the Codex Alimentarius Commission. The EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW column presents two interview articles.
Rachel Miller Prada said, in ISO’s strategy, one goal is to ensure all voices are heard. ISO has realized that the participation rate of women aged 25-30 drops sharply, and is exploring solutions to keep women engaged in the standardization work, or to encourage their return after their childbearing and family-focused years. As part of the education program, ISO has also developed a game called Standard Quest to engage young audiences.
Tom Heilandt also gives invaluable advice to Chinese college students, “Chinese students receive excellent technical education and are known for their strong work ethic... they should be confident in their abilities. Their education is strong, and there is no reason to step back in international environments.”
In the GLOBAL VISION column, Dr. Zaki Al-Rubaei, Head of International Cooperation at the GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) shared his insightful views about modern organizations, standardization and stakeholder rations, as well as GSO’s initiatives for stakeholder partnership.
The article in the SPOTLIGHT column elaborates on why carbon standards begin to play a critical role. As green transition rises from a moral obligation to a core economic competitiveness, standards have emerged as the strategic pacesetter of global climate governance.
Enjoy your reading! May this issue of the magazine spark inspirations and insights.
CHINA SCENE 中国视窗
A batch of important national standards for CCUS released
一批重要二氧化碳捕集利用与封存（CCUS）国家标准发布
China launches the global AI standards library and terminology library
我国集中发布一批最新AI标准化成果
EXCHANGE & COOPERATION 国际交流与合作
ISO releases two standards for textiles
中纺标起草的两项ISO国际标准正式发布
SPOTLIGHT 聚光灯
Standards: The strategic pacesetter of global climate governance
标准成为全球气候治理的战略高地
GLOBAL VISION 国际视野
Stakeholder partnership in the development of standardization activities
在标准化工作中与利益相关方建立合作关系的重要性
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW 独家专访
Diversity, youth and future-oriented standardization—Interview with Rachel Miller Prada, ISO Capacity Building Project Manager
标准化工作要着眼于多样化、年轻人和未来——专访ISO能力培养项目经理 瑞秋·米勒·普拉达
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 Alimentarius Commission
增强自信和不断学习是中国大学生参与国际标准化工作的关键——专访国际可持续性和公正联合会秘书长、国际食品法典委员会前秘书长 汤姆·海伊兰特
SPECIAL REPORT 特别报道
International Standardization Youth Star Competition 2025 inspires young students
2025国际标准化青年之星大赛激励学子投身标准化事业
Zhang Xiaogang: National development requires the younger generation to cultivate the standardization consciousness and mindset
张晓刚：国家的发展需要青年一代培养出标准化意识和思维
Li Zhiping: Guiding the younger generation to explore new scenarios for participating in standards development and application
李治平：大赛引领青年一代积极探索参与标准研制和应用的新场景
Zhang Yongyan: Qingdao helps promote the innovative integration of standardization education and youth talent cultivation
张咏雁：青岛助力推动标准化教育与青年人才培养创新融合
Xu Guowang: SPG contributes wisdom and strength to cultivating international standardization talent
徐国旺：为培养国际标准化人才贡献山东港口的智慧和力量
Wan Lei: The intelligent leap of wireless shortrange connection
万蕾：星闪智联：无线短距连接的智能化跃迁
Luo Jian: SPG achieves remarkable results in standardization work
罗剑：山东港口标准化工作成效显著
Cheng Zhijun: Standards lead the high-quality development of intelligent construction in China
程志军：标准引领中国智能建造高质量发展
Erik Vladimir Simić: Standards help shape the future responsibly
埃里克·弗拉迪米尔·西米奇：标准以负责任的方式塑造未来
The youth sail for their future career through joining the competition
在标准的坐标系里寻找青春的答案
RESEARCH & EXPLORATION 研究与探索
Study on the development, applications, and standardization status of environmental DNA (eDNA) technology in China
浅析环境DNA技术发展、应用及我国标准化情况
The mechanism of international law empowering international standardization and China’s response
国际法赋能国际标准化的作用机理与中国因应
The application of China’s standards on AI screening for diabetic retinopathy in Cambodia
中国的糖尿病视网膜病变人工智能筛查规范在柬埔寨的实践应用
Preliminary study on a quantification method and standardization for aquatic microbial loads based on microbial persity absolute quantitative sequencing
基于微生物多样性绝对定量测序技术的水体微生物负荷计量方法及标准化初探
SUPPLEMENT 最新标准公告 (free of charge)
Newly approved national standards of P. R. China (No. 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36 and 37 released in 2025)
中华人民共和国国家标准公告（2025年第28、29、31、32、33、35、36、37号）
