China’s new traffic safety law set to clarify liability for fully automated cars
South China Morning Post • 8/25/2026
Summary
Beijing is preparing to hold carmakers legally responsible for traffic violations involving autonomous driving systems, which could facilitate the commercialization of these technologies. The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress is set to review an amended Road Traffic Safety Law that will include a dedicated chapter on governing autonomous vehicles and advanced driving systems.
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