China unveils auto industry blueprint to set EV, AI vehicle and semiconductor standardsThe plan sets out Beijing’s ambition to define technical rules for next-generation cars2-MIN READ2-MIN2ListenPublished: 9:30pm, 27 May 2026China is seeking to expand its influence over the future of the global auto industry through a sweeping regulatory blueprint covering core technologies ranging from vehicle chips, AI and batteries to Autonomous Driving and Low-carbon development.The plan called for completing a blueprint for the industry’s standards system during the 15th five-year plan period. Among the priorities were rules governing the growing use of Artificial Intelligence in vehicles, including testing and security requirements for AI models used in automated driving systems.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x
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China unveils auto industry blueprint to set EV, AI vehicle and semiconductor standards
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has released a 2026 work plan for automotive standardization, aiming to establish global technical rules for next-generation vehicles. This blueprint covers key technologies such as vehicle chips, artificial intelligence, batteries, autonomous driving, and low-carbon development.
Karen TianSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-27 · 13:30 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has released a 2026 work plan for automotive standardization, aiming to establish global technical rules for next-generation vehicles. This blueprint covers key technologies such as vehicle chips, artificial intelligence, batteries, autonomous driving, and low-carbon development. The plan seeks to reinforce China's dominance in the electric vehicle market by tightening technical requirements. A key priority is developing standards for the use of AI in vehicles, including testing and security for AI models in automated driving systems. This initiative reflects China's ambition to define the technical landscape of the future automotive industry.
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The plan calls for completing the industry's standards system blueprint during the 15th five-year plan period.
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The blueprint includes rules for AI in vehicles, such as testing and security for AI models in automated driving systems.
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Beijing seeks to define technical rules for future cars and expand its influence in the global auto industry.
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The plan aims to set technical standards for electric vehicles (EVs), AI-driven vehicles, and semiconductors.
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China has unveiled a regulatory blueprint for its auto industry, focusing on next-generation vehicles.
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