China's ICV industry has achieved tangible results and entered a critical stage when technological breakthroughs and commercialization are advancing in parallel, Xin noted.

　　As ICVs are increasingly used in real-world scenarios, expectations for product safety and reliability are rising.

　　Xin said the MIIT will strive to promote the sustainable development of the ICV sector by focusing on key areas such as energy and power, intelligent chassis and intelligent connectivity, while supporting leading enterprises in forming innovation consortia.

　　Efforts will also be made to upgrade ICV infrastructure, and carry out pilots on the integration of vehicles, roads and cloud, he said, adding that the pilot program of ICV market access and road operation will be advanced in a prudent manner.