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China unveils safety standard for autonomous driving systems
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Fusion42 · 1 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
China has released a mandatory national safety standard for Level 3 and Level 4 autonomous driving systems in M- and N-category vehicles, effective July 1, 2027, requiring stringent safety measures, testing, and human-machine interaction protocols.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 3 sources have reported it between 4 Aug 2026 and 5 Aug 2026.
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China’s new mandatory safety standard raises the bar for autonomous driving systems in vehicles, forcing you to strengthen compliance and testing efforts now if you target this market. This creates a gatekeeper role for suppliers that can certify safety across complex driver monitoring and interaction features.
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3 sources · first reported 4 Aug 2026 · latest 5 Aug 2026
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