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China: Issues Mandatory Safety Standard for Automated Driving

Home / China has released a mandatory national standard governing the safety of automated driving systems in intelligent connected vehicles. GB 44721-2026, Safety Requirements for Automated Driving Systems of Intelligent Connected Vehicles, was approved and issued on July 30, 2026, and takes effect on July 1, 2027. Developed by the Ministry of Industry and Information…