China sets standards worldwide: New standard for autonomous driving!
China sets standards worldwide: New standard for autonomous driving!
What is happening in the world of autonomous driving? On July 8, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology China (Miit) took an important step towards standardization. A new international standard document for test scenarios of autonomous driving systems was published, which was formulated by China as a pioneer in the development of these technologies. Information on this can be found at china daily . This document is not only an important milestone for the industry, but also represents an international consensus on test and verification technologies.
The newly introduced standard describes evaluating procedures and test methods that are essential for the safety ratings and test verification of autonomous driving systems. Experts in the industry see this a clear answer to the growing demands on security reviews, which have become increasingly in the foreground in recent years. With this initiative, China shows that it wants to actively shape the global standards and is ready to work with international institutions to promote the wording and revision of standards.
strict regulations for autonomous vehicles
The new rules also refer to driving monitoring systems that must not be deactivated and have to ensure that the driver is at any time aware. If the driver has been on the steering wheel for more than 60 seconds without hands, automatic safety functions must be activated - a measure that prioritized the security of technological progress and has recently been in the light of a fatal incident. The regulations come into force at a time that coincides with the Shanghai Auto Show, where autonomous driving functions should be heavily advertised. These regulations could prove as an advantage for more traditional manufacturers who are more careful with autonomous technologies, while the stock market in the automotive sector is currently in the downward trend.
A look over the borders
What about what is it in Europe? In Germany, autonomous vehicles have been allowed to participate in public road traffic without physical drivers since May 2021, but only in defined and approved areas. However, there are still no concrete guidelines here that further define the legal framework. The challenges with regard to costs and security risks also remain. These topics are treated on Fraunhofer iese
Overall, the future of autonomous driving looks promising both in China and in Europe, even if there are challenges. While China is starting to increase the market for self -driving vehicles to over $ 500 billion by 2030, European countries have to create legal clarity in order not to miss the connection. Regardless of the differences in the approaches, the longing for security and innovation remains the common denominator. After all, we can look forward to automotive small towns where drones fly over us - but that takes time.
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