(ANSI: Washignton, DC) -- Recent comments from Chinese Premier Li Keqiang indicate support at the highest levels of the Chinese government for deepening the reform of China’s standardization system, a process that has been underway for several years. According to Chinese leadership, the goal is to streamline the system and adjust the roles of the government and private sector to increase effectiveness.

During meetings with the Chinese agencies involved, representatives of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) learned that, if finalized, this reorganization could impact the role of key organizations involved in the development and implementation of Chinese standards. As changes progress, ANSI’s international policy department will continue to monitor China’s reform and update members accordingly.

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