China Compliance

2026.08.14 | by ED04 #AI

First Mandatory Standard on AI Agent Security Kicked Off in China-JUN, 2026

On June 29, 2026, the National Standardization Administration of China (SAC) announced a new national standard project, 20263116-Q-252 General security requirements for artificial intelligent agent application. The project will be supervised by the Cyperspace Adiministration of China (CAC). The project has an 18-month cycle and an English version will be developed in parallel.
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2026.08.11 | by ED02 #Carbon

China Releases 15th Five-Year Plan Action Plan to Peak Carbon by 2030 – JUL 2026

On 9 July 2026, China’s State Council officially released the Action Plan for Carbon Peaking During the 15th Five-Year Plan Period (2026–2030), presenting a detailed and comprehensive strategy for the nation to meet its commitment of peaking carbon dioxide emissions before 2030.
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2026.08.10 | #Automotive #Compliance by ED01

Automotive Testing and BEP Standards of China Calling for Comments – JUL, 2026

On July 30, 2026, SAC/TC114 issued drafts of 8 national standards to call for public comments. The feedback submitting period will end on September 28 of 2026. Key information of the standard drafts is summarized and analyzed in this article.
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2026.08.07 | by ED02 #Automotive

China Unveils New Measures to Boost Auto Aftermarket Consumption – JUN 2026

On June 18, 2026, China’s Ministry of Commerce, together with eight other central departments, released the Notice on Several Measures to Cultivate and Expand Consumption in the Automotive Aftermarket, outlining concrete measures to expand and revitalize the country’s automotive aftermarket.
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2026.08.05 | #Standardization #Automotive by ED01

Road Vehicle TC Recruiting Experts for ISO Standard Revision – JUL, 2026

On July 21, 2026, SAC/TC114 (Road Vehicle), who is also the mirror committee of ISO/TC22 for China, issued notice to call for experts to support the revision of ISO 16121-2 Road vehicles — Ergonomic requirements for the driver's workplace in line-service buses Part 2: Visibility. The deadline for submitting expert application is August 10 of 2026.
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2026.08.03 | #Automotive #Green by ED01

Fuel Consumption Limit Requirements Amended for Vehicles in China – JUL, 2026

On July 29, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued drafts of amendments of three national mandatory standards on fuel consumption of different types of vehicles in China to call for comments. The public consultation period will end on September 27, 2026.
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2026.08.03 | by ED04 #AI

China Launches Two Industrial AI-Related Working Groups Mirroring IEC/TC65 - JUN, 2026

On 17 June 2026, SAC/TC124, the Chinese mirror committee of IEC/TC65 and ISO/TC30, launched two new standards working groups in Beijing: Industrial Agent Standards Working Group (WG Industrial Agent) and AI Functional Safety Standards Working Group (WG AIFS).Both groups were set up to mirror new working groups established under IEC/TC65 in early 2026. WG Industrial Agent falls under SAC/TC124 and mirrors IEC/TC65/WG 31 (Industrial Agent and Multi Agent Systems). WG AIFS, meanwhile, mirrors JWG 21 (Functional Safety and AI System) under IEC/TC65/SC65A and is managed by SAC/TC124/SC10 which is China's counterpart to SC65A.
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2026.08.03 | #Compliance #Horizontal #Law by ED04

SAMR Revises Measures for Supervisory Spot Checks on Product Quality in China - JUL, 2026

On July 8, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) of China launched a Call for Comment on the revised Interim Measures for the Administration of Supervisory Spot Checks on Product Quality. Notably, the draft drops the Interim label, signaling a shift from the provisional framework toward a more permanent and certain spot-check regime. The deadline of the Call for Comment is 7 August 2026.
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2026.07.29 | by ED04 #Law #Data Security

China Issues New Measures to Enforce Data Security Risk Assessment - JUN, 2026

On 18 June 2026, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), and the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) jointly issued the Measures for Network Data Security Risk Assessment. The Measures, previously open for public comment in December 2025, will take effect on 20 August 2026. They operationalize obligations for key data processors stipulated in the Data Security Law and the Regulation on Network Data Security Management. Under the new Measure, key data processors must conduct compulsory annual risk assessments and submit reports to the relevant authorities.
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