China Advances AI Standardization to Enhance Industry Integration

According to PANews, China's State Administration for Market Regulation is accelerating efforts to establish comprehensive national standards for the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. This initiative follows the release of the 'National AI Industry Comprehensive Standardization System Construction Guide' at the end of last year, which outlined a new phase of AI standardization planning. In 2025, several national standards have been introduced, including general requirements for AI models, evaluation metrics and methods, and service capability maturity assessments. These standards aim to lay a solid foundation for the regulated application of AI technologies. The ongoing development of national AI standards seeks to further implement the overall framework of the guide and continuously improve the national standards in the AI sector. In terms of industry application, efforts are being made to develop standards for industrial AI models and the steel industry, supporting the growth of intelligent manufacturing and the digital transformation of traditional industries. Additionally, application standards are being developed for sectors such as healthcare, home living, and transportation, promoting the deep integration of AI with various industries. Regarding safety governance, the focus is on creating data security standards for generative AI, ensuring data safety throughout the entire process. The development of standards for AI application safety classification, capability maturity assessment, and ethical governance is also being strengthened to ensure the safe and reliable use of AI technologies.