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China Sets First Level-3/4 Self-Driving Standards, Tesla Faces Hurdles

8/11/2026

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China issued its first autonomous-driving standards for level 3 and level 4 systems, effective July 1 2027, requiring a 10-second driver takeover window and holding carmakers liable for accidents while active.
Analysts say Tesla’s chance of approval for autonomous driving in China remains distant because data-regulation issues will likely block it.
Tesla has hired staff to test its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system inside China.

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China issued its first autonomous-driving standards for level 3 and level 4 systems, effective July 1 2027, requiring a 10-second driver takeover window and holding carmakers liable for accidents while active.
Analysts say Tesla’s chance of approval for autonomous driving in China remains distant because data-regulation issues will likely block it.
Tesla has hired staff to test its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system inside China.