ANSI Releases Summer 2026 ANSI in China Newsletter

The American National Standards Institute’s (ANSI) international policy department has released the Summer 2026 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 2026 edition include:

• ANSI Submits Comments for Draft GB/T 20004, Association Standardization — Code for Good Practice
• MIIT’s New Opinions on “Artificial Intelligence + Information and Communications” (2026-2028)
• Recent Conversion of Guiding Technical Documents (GB/Z) into Recommended National Standards (GB/T)
• MIIT Establishes New Quantum Information Standardization Committee
• China Publishes Seven GB/Z Standards on AI Agent Interconnection
• World AI Cooperation Organization (WAICO) Launched in Shanghai
• International AI Standardization Forum Held at WAIC 2026
• First Plenary Meeting and 2026 Key Work of SAC/TC 28 on Information Technology
• CNCA Calls for Comments on the Administration Measures of Qualification Accreditation for Inspection and Testing Institutions

About the ANSI in China Newsletter

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.

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 [email protected].

ANSI China Program: Updated Resources

The updated ANSI China Program webpage features new archives for the past issues of the ANSI in China newsletters, including tables of contents for recent English editions that make it easier for members to search and explore. Click here to access the archive.