[Policy Update] MIIT and Other Key Ministries Issue "Administrative Measures for AI Science and Technology Ethics Review and Services (Trial)"

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Recently, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), along with nine other departments, jointly issued the "Administrative Measures for Artificial Intelligence Science and Technology Ethics Review and Services" (the "Measures"). This document provides definitive guidance for the ethical oversight of AI technology in China.

⚙️ Core Components

1.       Tailored Procedural Framework: Recognizing the unique characteristics of AI activities, the Measures stipulate diverse procedural requirements. This includes specific protocols for application and acceptance, general procedures, simplified procedures, expert review procedures, and emergency procedures.

2.       Balanced Governance Philosophy: The Measures emphasize the unity of "Promoting Innovation" and "Standardizing Risk Management." By establishing clear ethical review rules, the policy aims to elevate AI governance capabilities, ensuring "responsible innovation" that supports the high-quality development of China's AI industry.

💡 Key Takeaways

1.       Defining "Responsible Innovation": This policy signals that the era of unregulated AI expansion in China is ending. For AI developers and service providers, ethical compliance is now a mandatory component of the R&D lifecycle.

2.       Procedural Efficiency for Low-Risk AI: The inclusion of "simplified procedures" suggests that the government is trying to avoid stifling innovation with excessive bureaucracy.

3.       A New Compliance Benchmark for Global Firms: International companies operating AI services in China should closely monitor these Measures as they set the domestic standard for "Ethical Compliance."

[Market Update] LONGi and Huawei Digital Power Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement to Advance Global Energy Storage

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On April 8, 2026, LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. and Huawei Digital Power Technology Co., Ltd. officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement. This high-level partnership aims to deepen collaboration in key areas such as energy storage system integration, intelligent string Power Conversion Systems (PCS), and solutions for large-scale clean energy bases.

💡 Key Takeaways

1.       Synergy of "Full-Stack Self-R&D" and Digital Intelligence: The partnership integrates LONGi’s "full-stack self-developed" energy storage technology with Huawei’s expertise in digital power and smart string systems.

2.       Driving Industry-Chain Fusion and Innovation: This collaboration represents more than a business deal; it is a profound fusion of the photovoltaic and energy storage supply chains.

3.       Accelerating Global Energy Transition: By joining forces, LONGi and Huawei are positioning themselves as the primary engines for the global shift toward renewable energy.

[Carbon Market]

During April 07 – April 10, the total transaction volume of Carbon Emission Allowances (CEA) in Chinese National Carbon Market reached 1,259,116 tons, with a total transaction value of USD 14,152,645.75. The highest price was USD 11.80/ton, and the lowest price was USD 0/ton. For bulk agreement transactions, the volume was 1,100,000 tons, with a transaction value of USD 12,299,685.03.