On December 11, 2001, China was admitted the World Trade Organization, (WTO). As a result, every Chinese government entity
is involved in some form of reorganization, and/or is focused on final preparations for accession.
This is true of China's Compulsory Product Certification System as well. Senior officials at CNCA, AQSIQ and the
Ministry of Information Industry (MII), the Ministry responsible for all telephony devices, contend that they are looking
forward to additional positive change, a greater amount of transparency, and continued cooperation with the western world.
China's Compulsory Product Certification Scheme "CPCS"
As of August 1, 2003 all products listed on China's Compulsory Product Catalog must comply with China's Compulsory Product Certification Scheme and the associated
CCC Mark. SIMCOM offers multiple services to support manufacturer's requirements for CCC Marks.
Outlook for Chinese Economic Policy
In May 2002, China and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) entered their first round of
talks to set up a free trade zone. Member states hope that the zone will eventually cover a third of the
world’s population.
Chinese Economic Forecast
According to global economic news sources, China's GDP has grown at an average rate of 10% for over a decade.
