On September 1, 2026, according to the No. 316 monthly filing notice of sector standard of China (No. 8 of 2026), five standards on the accreditation and certification of automotive chips have been published for implementation. The Five Standards are approved by the National Certification and Accreditation Administration of China (CNCA), and is considered as the first competence evaluation standard system that is applicable to relevant bodies of full industrial chain of automotive chips.

From July 21 to August 20, 2026, the National Standardization Administration of China (SAC) opened a Call for Comment period on seven mandatory national standards projects concerning data security and cybersecurity cases, as well as the prevention of data-related illegal and criminal activities, to enhance national security. The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) proposed these standards projects. None of the seven projects involve a specific product category list, indicating that the standards will be applicable across all sectors.

On 24 July 2026, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) and the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) jointly issued the Provisions on Simplified Measures for Personal Information Protection by Small Personal Information Processors (hereinafter referred to as the Provision), which takes effect on 1 September 2026. The Provisions implement Article 62 of the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), which authorizes the CAC to formulate dedicated rules for small-scale personal information (PI) handlers. Both the Provisions and the CAC's accompanying Q&A make clear that the measure is part of a broader policy push to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises by lowering compliance costs while holding the bottom line on PI security. In scope, the Provisions apply to PI handlers located in China that process the PI of fewer than 100,000 individuals, counted by the cumulative number of natural persons whose PI is currently held, excluding deleted records.

At the end of July, 2026, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China and the National Energy Administration (NEA) jointly issued the 15th Five-Year Plan for the Development of a New Power System, outlining the overall approach for China's power development over the next five years, and outline the main goals, major projects, and key tasks for the power industry.