Chinese Expert: "US Ban on Autonomous Vehicles Hinders Global Progress"

As the United States is reportedly preparing measures to ban the use of Chinese software in autonomous vehicles and connected cars, Chinese state media criticized this, saying it would "only hinder the global development of the relevant sectors."

On the 5th, China's state-run Global Times (GT) stated, "The United States is generalizing the concept of national security to suppress Chinese companies," and urged, "Instead of accepting potential development losses, it should seek win-win cooperation with China."

Major foreign media reported the day before (local time) that the U.S. is expected to propose a ban on the use of Chinese software in autonomous vehicles and connected cars, citing national security threats. According to sources, the Biden administration plans to announce regulations banning the use of Chinese software in Level 3 or higher autonomous vehicles (where the driver is present and intervenes when necessary) in the U.S. This is also expected to include prohibitions on road testing of autonomous vehicles produced by Chinese companies in the U.S. and vehicles equipped with the latest wireless communication modules developed in China.

Li Yong, chief researcher at the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, told GT that this is "a clear attempt by the U.S. to suppress China due to the rapid development of Chinese industries and political reasons."

Zhang Xiang, secretary-general of the International Intelligent Vehicle Engineering Association, said, "Because autonomous vehicle development involves a broad ecosystem and high research and development (R&D) costs, global cooperation is important to advance it," adding, "If the U.S. excludes Chinese companies, this measure will delay the global commercialization of autonomous vehicles."

Zhang emphasized, "The U.S. and China complement each other's strengths in the autonomous driving field," explaining, "U.S. companies can quickly and economically acquire advanced technology in China, while Chinese companies can increase profits and expand market share." He added, "Chinese companies are catching up to the U.S. in autonomous driving technology development."

Li stressed, "This attempt by the U.S. to ban certain Chinese products comes less than three months after the Biden administration decided to impose additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles," emphasizing, "It has the same purpose of hindering China's development."

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