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Fusion42 · 1 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
China has issued its first mandatory national standard for Level 3 and Level 4 autonomous driving systems, effective from July 1, 2027. The standard mandates comprehensive lifecycle safety assurance, dynamic driving task performance matching competent human drivers, strict human-machine interaction protocols, and multi-dimensional third-party testing methods.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Autonomous Vehicles.
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You must prepare for new compliance and validation steps for your autonomous vehicle tech in China well before 2027. This raises the barrier for market entry but opens a clear path for compliant products to win user trust and regulatory approval.
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