Beijing, Oct. 17, 2024 — China’s top industry regulator announced on Thursday plans to enhance the regulatory framework for high-level autonomous driving and establish related data security standards, reflecting the rapid growth of the self-driving sector both domestically and internationally.
Jin Zhuanglong, Minister of Industry and Information Technology, highlighted the urgency of developing comprehensive standards and regulations at the 2024 World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference. His remarks come as the global autonomous driving industry accelerates, with companies like Tesla unveiling their robotaxi models and Chinese automakers making significant strides in autonomous technology.
The ministry aims to expedite the formulation of standards addressing functional safety, network security, and data protection for autonomous vehicles. Jin also revealed plans to draft a development strategy for the intelligent connected vehicle industry, emphasizing the integration of vehicle-road collaboration and software-hardware synergy.
“Strengthening integrated innovation will be a priority,” Jin stated, underscoring the importance of collaborative research across the automotive, electronics, and software sectors. The ministry intends to support platforms for data sharing and model training to advance autonomous driving capabilities.
Additionally, efforts will be made to broaden application scenarios and deepen pilot projects related to vehicle-road-cloud integration, while increasing the deployment of connected vehicle technology.
Jin reaffirmed China’s commitment to enhancing openness and global cooperation, aiming to align with international standards and foster a conducive environment for the globalization of the autonomous driving industry. As the sector evolves, these regulatory advancements are expected to play a crucial role in ensuring safety and fostering innovation.