Guo Shougang, head of the equipment industry division 1 of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (third from left), delivers a speech at a media round-table in Beijing on Monday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
China's intelligent connected vehicle industry is entering a new phase of regulatory refinement and global standard-setting, as government accelerates mandatory safety rules and prepares to host the 2026 World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference in October.
Guo Shougang, head of the equipment industry division 1 of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, said on Monday that the recent rollout and implementation of a series of policies, regulations and standards — including the UN Global Technical Regulation on Automated Driving Systems (ADS GTR) and combined driving assistance system standards — mark a new stage for China's intelligent connected vehicle development, characterized by more robust regulations, comprehensive standards, and deeper international cooperation.
The country's Level-2 assisted driving penetration rate has exceeded 70 percent among new passenger vehicles this year, while urban navigation-assisted driving (NOA) functionality now exceeds 20 percent, according to the ministry.
