1st LD-Writethru-China Focus: China strengthens support for autonomous driving technology as Beijing passes new regulations

BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- Beijing on Tuesday approved new regulations on autonomous vehicles, set to take effect on April 1, 2025, marking significant progress in advancing autonomous vehicle technologies in the Chinese capital amid the country's efforts to support the industry further.

The regulations, passed by the Standing Committee of Beijing Municipal People's Congress, explicitly encourage and support p