China releases safety standards for autonomous vehicles

China has introduced mandatory national safety standards for Level 3 and Level 4 autonomous driving systems in M- and N-category vehicles, effective July 1, 2027. The standards emphasize safety assurance throughout the vehicle lifecycle, require comprehensive testing, and set rules for human-machine interaction and driver monitoring.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 5 sources have reported it between 4 Aug 2026 and 5 Aug 2026.