The market regulatory authority in Guilin, Guangxi, recently convened a meeting to outline certification, accreditation, and inspection work for 2026. The session reviewed achievements during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, analyzed current challenges, and laid out key tasks for the upcoming year.
During the 14th Five-Year Plan, Guilin made significant progress in certification and inspection. The number of quality certification certificates in the city increased from 1,993 to 4,115, maintaining a leading position in the region. Among these, forest certification certificates reached 87, ranking first in Guangxi for five consecutive years. Certifications for organic products and green foods grew from 122 to 264, while green and low-carbon product certifications rose from 2 to 39. Hong Kong’s Quality Mark certification increased from 14 to 83, reflecting an expansion in high-end quality certification.
Notable achievements were recorded in 2025. In high-end quality certification, Guilin became the first to introduce "Greater Bay Area certification" into the homestay industry, establishing the country’s first high-quality homestay cluster in Yangshuo. Certified homestays saw occupancy rates and room prices increase by 10% year-on-year, with 27 new Greater Bay Area certificates issued, the highest in Guangxi. In integrated domestic and foreign trade, Guilin Jifusi’s "same production line, same standards, same quality" model was highlighted in a State Council briefing. The city also intensified efforts to address misconduct in motor vehicle inspections, with its approach receiving recognition from higher authorities.
Li Xinqiang, Deputy Director of the Guilin Market Regulatory Bureau, emphasized that 2026 marks the start of the 15th Five-Year Plan. He outlined three key tasks: enhancing supply and supporting industries by adding over 550 quality certification certificates, including more than 100 high-end and 50 carbon-related certifications; strengthening credibility and supervision by cracking down on false inspection reports in sectors like vehicle testing and environmental monitoring; and improving efficiency through digitalization by exploring AI applications in certification and supervision.
The meeting also detailed plans for capacity building, smart supervision, and talent development. Following the session, over 200 certification and inspection personnel received training from experts appointed by the national market regulatory authority, providing intellectual support for grassroots supervision.