China aims at domestic products in government procurement
On September 30, 2025, the General Office of the State Council issued a Notice on Implementing Domestic Product Standards and Related Policies in Government Procurement.
The notice provides explanations regarding domestic product standards, the scope of their application, and support policies and requirements for policy implementation. It commits the Ministry of Finance, together with relevant industry authorities, to determine the required proportion of domestically produced components in the total cost for different products, as well as requirements related to key components and critical processes for specific products within five years. The notice says that the process will be carried out in full consultation with relevant domestic and foreign enterprises, industry associations, and chambers of commerce.
In accordance with the development status of different industries, a transition period of 3–5 years will be set when issuing specific product requirements, gradually establishing a domestic product standards system and a dynamic adjustment mechanism in government procurement. The notice comes into force on 1st January 2026.