To better understand the digital transformation of standards as a priority of future standardization work, an interviewed with Ms. Yu Xinli, President of China Association for Standardization (CAS) is carried out. She shared her views and thoughts about the topics such as progress and typical practices at national and international levels.

Background of digital transformation

Chinese President Xi Jinping pointed out that we should vigorously develop the digital economy in China, commercializing digital technologies and upgrading industries with digital transformation and promoting an in-depth integration of digital economy and real economy.

Developed countries and regions, such as EU, Germany, the UK, and the US, have attached great importance to the development of digital economy. They have been integrating new technologies in key national infrastructure projects and sectors including manufacturing, and promoting a new international market to enhance their competitiveness and global leadership.

It is clear that successful digital transformation of standards will not only affect the efficacy of digital transformation in all sectors, but also determine the driving forces and potentials of digital economy. It also sets the tune of China in its future cooperation with other nations, integration to the international trade system, and contribution in the world development.

Progress at national and international levels