The American National Standards Institute’s (ANSI) international policy department has released the Summer 2024 ANSI in China Newsletter, available in English and Chinese.

The quarterly newsletter updates ANSI members on technical activities, policy decisions, trade matters, and other information of interest. The English version of the newsletter is available exclusively to ANSI members and the Chinese version is available online for all interested stakeholders.

Headlines from the English version of the Summer 2024 edition include:

· ANSI and CNCA Hold Bilateral Meeting on Conformity Assessment

· ANSI Submits Comments on the Draft Measures of Administration for the Adoption of International Standards

· Three-Year Action Plan in Government Procurement Mentioning Relevant Standards Development (2024-2026)

· Action Plan for the Development of Informatization (2024-2027)

· MIIT Releases the Final Version of National Guidelines for the AI Industry Standardization System

· Administration Measures for Participating in IEC Conformity Assessment System Activities

The ANSI in China Newsletter in English contains content for a U.S.-based audience. The debut edition of the English version, first published in 2015, is publicly available, while all subsequent editions are available to ANSI members only. The Chinese edition has content intended for a China-based audience, including ANSI members and partner organizations. Past issues are available on www.StandardsPortal.org.

Editorial contributions for upcoming ANSI in China Newsletter editions are accepted for review and possible publication, subject to revision by the editors. Please submit proposed news items, send questions and comments on China’s standardization reform, and provide any other feedback on the newsletter to china@ansi.org.

About the ANSI China Program

In addition to reporting standards-related activities in China, ANSI’s China Program has a direct and growing role in fostering greater U.S.-China cooperation in the areas of standardization and conformity assessment.