China: National Information Security Standardisation Technical Committee opened consultation on standard security requirements for cryptographic modules

On 12 December 2025, the National Information Security Standardisation Technical Committee (TC260) opened a consultation on its standard on security requirements for cryptographic modules. The standard sets out security requirements for cryptographic modules, which include hardware, software, and embedded firmware. The standard establishes a tiered system with four safety levels, functional safety objectives, and security requirements for specific components.