China's Five-Year Plan: AI-Driven Driving in Cars

AI and the Automotive Industry China's Five-Year Plan for Connected Vehicles Focuses on AI

2026-10-01 By Henrik Bork | Translated by AI 3 min Reading Time

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For the first time, the Chinese government has established “AI + Automotive” as a separate priority in its new five-year plan. The goal is for AI-driven driving to become the industry’s third wave of transformation.

China's automakers are expected to invest more heavily in AI features. To that end, the Ministry of Industry has now established guidelines and a regulatory framework.(Image: BYD) — China's automakers are expected to invest more heavily in AI features. To that end, the Ministry of Industry has now established guidelines and a regulatory framework.
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The transition to electric and assisted driving no longer needs a push in China. Now, the government and industry are shifting their efforts to the third wave: AI-driven driving.

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