China cabinet approves Road Traffic Safety Law overhaul to spur autonomous driving
( June 12, 2026, 09:08 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China's State Council executive meeting on Thursday approved the draft revision of the Road Traffic Safety Law and plans to submit it to the top legislature for review, according to state media Xinhua. The overhaul is expected to clarify issues including the legal status of autonomous vehicles and the delineation of liability, paving the way for the large-scale commercialization of autonomous driving technologies in China. Officials underscored the need to enhance road safety governance by bolstering infrastructure, rigorously addressing emerging safety risks and intensifying inspections to curb traffic accidents and protect the public. Statement follows (in Chinese). ...
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