China: Ministry of Industry and Information Technology opened consultation on guidelines for development of computing power standards system

On 22 October 2025, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) opened the public consultation on the guidelines for the development of computing power standards system, until 20 November 2025. The guidelines set out a national framework to standardise and strengthen China’s computing power ecosystem, covering nine areas including general fundamentals, infrastructure, equipment, network integration, interconnection, platforms, applications, security, and green and low-carbon development. It aims to promote the coordinated construction of a nationwide computing power network, enhance interoperability between systems, and improve the efficiency and sustainability of data centre operations.