Beijing: China has unveiled a roadmap targeting large-scale deployment of self-driving vehicles by 2030 as part of a broader plan to strengthen the country’s smart electric vehicle industry.
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) noted that autonomous driving will be expanded across highways, urban expressways and selected city roads. The ministry also wants self-driving vehicles to achieve higher safety levels than human drivers.
The roadmap aims to strengthen the position of Chinese carmakers in the global market. China plans to develop several automakers that rank among the world’s top 10 by sales. The strategy also seeks to increase the international appeal of Chinese vehicle brands and give China a stronger voice in global automotive standards.
The industry ministry has also outlined tighter oversight of the sector. Rules covering vehicle production, road safety, autonomous driving and software upgrades will be strengthened. China will explore special approval pathways for important components and vehicles produced in smaller volumes.
Production capacity will face closer scrutiny as authorities seek to address overinvestment in both vehicles and batteries. The roadmap calls for industry consolidation and the removal of inefficient production capacity.
The ministry of China also plans stronger antitrust enforcement and closer supervision of product quality. The measures are intended to support fair competition while limiting inappropriate incentives offered by local governments.
China’s strategy also focuses on the international expansion of domestic automakers. New guidelines will help vehicle companies comply with regulations when entering overseas markets.
At the same time, the industry ministry plans to encourage deeper cooperation between Chinese and foreign companies. The cooperation will cover research into vehicles and key components as well as investment and expansion into global markets.
The roadmap places autonomous driving within a wider effort to make the automotive sector a stronger economic pillar. It also links the growth of smart electric vehicles with stronger industrial standards and greater international influence for China’s auto industry.
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