Re: GB18030-2022 Support in PostgreSQL

On Mon, Aug 04, 2025 at 04:08:24PM +0800, JiaoShuntian wrote:
> Hi hackers,
>
> I noticed that PostgreSQL currently supports GB18030 encoding based on the older GB18030-2000 standard (as seen in commits like extend GB18030 conversion). However, China has since updated its mandatory character set standard to GB18030-2022, which includes additional characters and stricter compliance requirements.GB18030-2022 is now the official standard in China, and ensuring PostgreSQL’s full compliance would be beneficial for users in Chinese-speaking regions.
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> I would like to ask:
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> Are there any plans to upgrade PostgreSQL’s GB18030 support to the 2022 version?Would the community be open to contributions in this area?
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> Best regards,
>
> JiaoShuntian
> HighGo Inc.

Hi,

I believe that it is in ICU already. You should be able to use that as
your locale provider.

Regards,
Ken