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Ministry of Industry and Information Technology

China's central ministry for industrial policy, telecoms and information technology.

In September 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology led a revision of China’s green-computing evaluation index for data centres seeking national certification.

Last refreshed: 24 September 2026

Key Question

Why is China tightening its green-computing certification standards for data centres now?

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Background

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology shapes industrial policy, telecommunications, electronics manufacturing and information technology. Its REMIT includes wireless and broadband networks, postal services, software, electronics and national standards for advanced manufacturing.

Formed in March 2008 from earlier commissions, the ministry operates at the centre of China’s technology and industrial policy. Li Lecheng serves as minister. Its standards work reaches sectors including new energy vehicles, semiconductors and data-centre infrastructure.

Common Questions
What does China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology regulate?
MIIT regulates China's postal service, telecommunications networks, software and electronics industries, and sets national standards across advanced manufacturing sectors such as new energy vehicles and semiconductors.Source: Wikipedia
Who is the minister of China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology?
Li Lecheng is the minister, according to the ministry's own site.Source: miit.gov.cn
When was China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology established?
It was formed in March 2008, consolidating several earlier industry and technology commissions.Source: Wikipedia
What is China's revised green-computing evaluation index?
In September 2026 MIIT and four other national bodies revised the index used to certify green computing facilities, tightening energy efficiency, carbon management and renewable-power thresholds. Provinces must submit applications by 16 November 2026.Source: Tencent News (relaying MIIT notice)
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MIIT green-computing evaluation index revisionMIIT official siteMinistry of Industry and Information Technology