China is accelerating plans to dominate the next frontier of automotive innovation beyond electric vehicles, with a focus on deploying self-driving technology on a large scale by the end of the decade. Authorities are pushing for widespread adoption of autonomous vehicles, aiming to integrate them into daily transportation systems. The move reflects a strategic shift toward reducing reliance on foreign technology while bolstering domestic industries. Industry experts suggest this could reshape global competition in smart mobility solutions.
China looks beyond EVs, targets mass self-driving rollout by 2030 Firstpost