The Chinese Standardization System

A standardization system is an organism, composed of a set of interacting elements in the process of standardization activity, to serve intended functions during a period of time in a country. After addressing the notion and connotations of standardization, this article proposes the elements and connotations of the Chinese standardization system and depicts the status quo of these elements. This system has introduced a new element, market-driven social organization standards, while preserving the legacy system of national, industry, provincial, and enterprise standards. This article describes its status quo too.