BEIJING – In a landmark step to enhance regulatory transparency and facilitate global cross-border commerce, China has launched a new public online platform that grants full, free access to more than 2,600 national standards translated into major foreign languages, the State Administration for Market Regulation announced on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.
This new digital service allows users from around the world to freely browse, read, and download 2,613 national standards that have been translated into multiple languages including English, Russian, and French. According to Wei Hong, a senior official with the State Administration for Market Regulation, this initiative marks the first time that a full collection of China’s translated national standards has been made available to the public free of charge via online channels.
“Users can access the newly released foreign-language versions of national standards anytime, anywhere, which guarantees the timeliness, convenience, and authoritative credibility of the resources,” Wei explained.
As of the end of March 2026, China had completed translation and official publication of all 2,613 standards covered in the release. The collection spans more than 20 key economic and industrial sectors, ranging from advanced equipment manufacturing to international contracted infrastructure projects, covering areas critical to global trade and cross-border investment.
Administration officials emphasized that opening free access to these translated standards delivers tangible benefits for global businesses and trade partners. By making clear, publicly accessible regulatory and technical specifications available, the initiative will help eliminate unnecessary technical trade barriers, cut institutional transaction costs for enterprises operating across borders, and further strengthen China’s appeal as an attractive destination for global investment and business cooperation.