China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has laid out three priorities for deepening international cooperation in intelligent connected new-energy vehicles, according to remarks made at a news conference in Beijing on September 28.
Hao Lishun, deputy director of the ministry's Equipment Industry Division No. 1, said the ministry would push cooperation on the industrial and supply chain, align technical standards and regulations with global norms, and support the international development of Chinese companies, as part of the country's 15th Five-Year Plan for the intelligent connected new-energy vehicle industry.
The remarks came at a press event for the 2026 World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference, which is scheduled for October 21-23 at the Yizhuang district in Beijing under the theme of moving steadily toward an autonomous driving era. The event is expected to build regular communication channels on standards, road testing, vehicle data management and V2X (vehicle-to-everything) technology, according to the ministry.
Three signals for global cooperation
Hao said the global auto industry is undergoing deep transformation, with vehicles evolving from simple transport tools into mobile intelligent terminals, green energy storage units and digital living spaces. International cooperation, he said, is shifting from traditional product trade toward joint research, collaborative manufacturing, shared supply chains and coordinated standards.
On the supply chain, the ministry will encourage global collaboration and cross-sector integration, supporting foreign companies that want to deepen their presence in China and benefit from the country's complete industrial chain and large market. At the same time, it will guide domestic companies to learn from international experience and improve their own innovation capabilities, helping Chinese technology and brands reach global markets.
On standards, China has already taken part in international rule-making under the United Nations World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29), the ISO and the IEC, and will continue to use bilateral and multilateral mechanisms to turn more technical achievements into standards, Hao said.
Overseas footprint
On international expansion, Hao noted that Chinese cars are now sold in more than 200 countries and regions, and Chinese companies have invested in vehicle and parts manufacturing in more than 80 countries and regions overseas. During the 15th Five-Year Plan period, the ministry will improve cross-border logistics and investment and financing support, while strengthening overseas risk prevention and corporate compliance to guide companies in an orderly expansion abroad.
The remarks were reported by Gasgoo, an automotive industry news outlet, and republished by D1EV. The conference itself, hosted in Beijing, is expected to serve as a platform for industry exchanges and international coordination on intelligent connected vehicles.
