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

On 22 November 2025, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) closes the public consultation on the guidelines for the development of computing power standards system. 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.