On 24 October 2022, experts from the China Electronics Standardization Institute released an article elaborating on their research findings on Standardisation and Digital Economy Development in the Post-pandemic Era (hereinafter referred to as the Article). Specifically, the Article elaborates in detail the implications and characteristics of the digital economy in the post-pandemic era, as well as the role of standardisation in developing the digital economy, the barriers for digital transformation, as well as the standardisation needs and directions.

According to the Annual Report on Standardization Development in China (2020) released by the State Administration for Market Regulation, in 2020, 28 national standards, more than 80 local standards, and 269 association standards for epidemic prevention and control and the resumption of work and production were formulated and published; 40 international standards project proposals in related fields were also submitted to ISO and IEC. These numbers highlight the significant role that standardisation has played in supporting pandemic control efforts.