China autonomous vehicle safety regulation process
The developments in this story so far, most recent first.
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China granted conditional access approval to two Level 3 autonomous driving vehicle models.
In 2025, China granted conditional access approval to two Level 3 autonomous driving vehicle models. This move was considered an early step toward broader commercial deployment of such technologies.
The approval occurred as the country worked toward establishing safety standards for advanced autonomous vehicles, requiring manufacturers to build end-to-end safety systems before deploying Level 3 and Level 4 technologies on roads.
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A fatal crash involving a Xiaomi car in assisted driving mode occurred.
In 2025, a fatal crash involving a Xiaomi car occurred while it was in assisted driving mode. Following the incident, Beijing issued a warning to leading automakers that safety rules would be more strictly enforced.
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A UN agency adopted the first global regulations for fully autonomous vehicles.
In June 2024, a UN agency adopted the first global regulations concerning fully autonomous vehicles. China backed the adoption of these standards.
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Date unknown Development
China draws up safety rules for autonomous vehicles
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