Gasgoo Munich- On January 14, 2026, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) convened its 2025 Standards and Regulations Annual Meeting in Beijing. Chaired by CAAM Chief Engineer Ye Shengji, the event was attended by Deputy Secretary-General Li Shaohua and Chief Supervisor Yao Jie. Nearly 100 participants gathered, including representatives from automakers and supply chain firms, industry organizations, association branches, and members of the Standards Committee.
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In his opening remarks, Ye Shengji noted that group standards serve as a key embodiment of industry innovation. Working in tandem with national and industry standards, they play a vital role in boosting corporate competitiveness, driving industrial transformation, and regulating market order. CAAM regards standards and regulations as foundational to the industry. By organizing sector surveys and thematic research, the association aims to foster an innovative management system that supports the growth of Chinese automotive brands and high-quality development.
Li Shaohua, in his address, highlighted that the auto industry is shifting from sheer scale expansion to a focus on quality and efficiency. This rapid technological iteration places higher demands on standards and regulations work. He emphasized the need to align domestic standards with international norms, strengthen China's voice in the global standards system, and refine the automotive regulatory framework to underpin the country's goal of becoming an automotive powerhouse.
During the meeting, the Secretariat of the Association's Standards Committee presented a summary and plan for 2025 standards and regulations work. The report reviewed progress in key areas, assessed the effectiveness of group standard development, explained management protocols, and recognized outstanding collectives, projects, and individuals. It proposed that CAAM will continue to track major standards, strengthen coordination, and prioritize building a group standards system focused on improving quality and reliability.
In the sharing session, representatives from the Smart Car Connection Committee and the Power Battery Committee exchanged experiences on the formulation, revision, and promotion of group standards. Their discussions focused on the digital car key series standards and safety warning systems for electric vehicle batteries.
During the panel discussion, experts combined current industry conditions with national policy guidelines to debate the construction of the standards system and future priorities. A consensus emerged: the industry must further integrate resources, strengthen collaboration, and sustain research into standards and regulations. The focus will be on building a group standards system for quality and reliability to drive high-quality industry development.
Concluding the event, Ye Shengji stressed that group standard management requires continuous innovation. By aligning with national conditions and coordinating with international standards, the industry can support the globalization of Chinese automakers. He stated that CAAM will focus on key areas such as industrial transformation, new energy, and intelligent connectivity. The goal is to advance an innovative standards system and, within the next one to two years, develop a batch of original, advanced high-level group standards covering complete vehicles, systems, and key components.
