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China Shifts Robotaxi Liability to Automakers - hi-Tech.ua
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Fusion42 · 31 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
China proposes a traffic regulation change to hold automakers liable for traffic violations committed by robotaxis operating in fully autonomous mode, shifting liability from drivers to manufacturers for Level 3 and Level 4 autonomous vehicles.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.
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You must prepare to own every outcome of your autonomous system decisions in China. Manufacturers now legally carry the risk for robotaxi actions, turning compliance into a gatekeeper for market entry.
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