China Introduces National AI Evaluation and Standardization Framework
The central government released guidelines through SAMR and the National Development and Reform Commission to create unified standards for measuring AI models, computing power and data quality.
South China Morning PostChina launched a new national evaluation framework for AI on 29 May 2026. The guidelines were issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation and the National Development and Reform Commission. The framework aims to improve the accuracy, reliability and transparency of AI.
Beijing will create a common yardstick for AI allowing models, computing power and data quality to be measured and compared under a unified national standard. The document stresses the need to enhance trustworthiness and calls for developing tools to improve transparency of AI algorithms. ” The plan seeks to bridge the “last mile” between laboratory innovation and industrial applications.
The plan addresses challenges such as measurement inaccuracies and data scarcity.
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