China introduces mandatory standard for autonomous driving Level 3/4

China New Standard for Autonomous Driving—China Regulates Level 3 and 4

2026-07-01 From Henrik Bork Henrik Bork | Translated by AI 3 min Reading Time

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China regulates autonomous driving for Levels 3 and 4. From July 2027, manufacturers must strictly prove the safety of their systems. A specific sensor type is not mandated.

Autonomous driving systems in China will soon be subject to a new standard. Manufacturers will then have to prove their safe functionality.(Image: Sven Prawitz/Vogel Communications Group) — Autonomous driving systems in China will soon be subject to a new standard. Manufacturers will then have to prove their safe functionality.
(Image: Sven Prawitz/Vogel Communications Group)

China has issued its first binding standard for autonomous driving. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) in Beijing published a national standard for automated driving at Levels 3 and 4. It will come into force on July 1, 2027.

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