China will make vehicle connectivity a mandatory part of its automotive safety framework, as Washington seeks to block Chinese cars using the technology over national security concerns.A national standard released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on July 2 requires all new vehicles equipped with intelligent driver assistance systems to support continuous safety monitoring, data recording and remote management.The safety standard will apply to newly approved vehicle models from January next year, as Beijing pushes ahead with more connectivity on the roads despite growing overseas restrictions.
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China to make car connectivity mandatory as US moves to tighten ban
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced on July 2 that vehicle connectivity will become mandatory for new automotive safety standards. This new national standard requires all newly approved vehicle models equipped with intelligent driver assistance systems to support continuous safety monitoring, data recording, and remote management.
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China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced on July 2 that vehicle connectivity will become mandatory for new automotive safety standards. This new national standard requires all newly approved vehicle models equipped with intelligent driver assistance systems to support continuous safety monitoring, data recording, and remote management. The regulation will take effect for new models starting in January of next year. This move by Beijing to increase road connectivity occurs amidst growing overseas restrictions, including the United States' efforts to block Chinese cars due to national security concerns related to this technology.
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The safety standard will apply to newly approved vehicle models from January next year.
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A national standard released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on July 2 requires all new vehicles equipped with intelligent driver assistance systems to support continuous safety monitoring, data recording and remote management.
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Washington seeks to block Chinese cars using the technology over national security concerns.
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