To sharpen its competitive edge in the world’s next-generation vehicle market, China has pledged to fast track automotive technical standards to build its status as a global rule-setter.The carmaking powerhouse would drive high-quality development of the auto sector through the formulation and enhancement of core standards during the next five years, officials from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) told state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) in Beijing on Thursday.The move aligns with the national five-year plan released last month, with the development blueprint explicitly calling for stronger national standards to consolidate China’s competitiveness.
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FRI · 2026-04-17 · 10:30 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0417-70308
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Chinese ministry focuses on car standards to put industry in global driving seat
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced plans to accelerate the development of automotive technical standards over the next five years. This initiative aims to enhance the competitiveness of China's auto industry and establish the nation as a global leader in setting industry standards.
Carol YangSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-04-17 · 10:30 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced plans to accelerate the development of automotive technical standards over the next five years. This initiative aims to enhance the competitiveness of China's auto industry and establish the nation as a global leader in setting industry standards. The move, revealed by MIIT officials to CCTV in Beijing on Thursday, is aligned with China's national five-year plan, which emphasizes strengthening national standards to boost competitiveness. The focus on core standards is intended to drive high-quality development within the automotive sector. The goal is to position China in a leading role in the next generation vehicle market.
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The development blueprint explicitly calling for stronger national standards to consolidate China’s competitiveness.
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The move aligns with the national five-year plan released last month.
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The carmaking powerhouse would drive high-quality development of the auto sector through the formulation and enhancement of core standards during the next five years.
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China pledged to fast track automotive technical standards.
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