On September 13th, reports emerged that eight key government departments, spearheaded by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, have collectively rolled out the 'Work Plan for Fostering Steady Growth in the Automotive Industry (2025-2026)'. This strategic blueprint aims to expedite the execution and forward-thinking deployment of significant scientific and technological endeavors within the automotive realm. It underscores the importance of fostering collaborative innovation among enterprises of varying sizes—large, medium, and small—capitalizing on the strengths of open-source resources to swiftly achieve technological milestones in core areas such as automotive chips, operating systems, artificial intelligence, and solid-state batteries.

By doing so, the plan envisions a boost in the cost-efficiency, durability, and overall comfort of automotive products. It also anticipates the introduction of a plethora of novel features, including intelligent interaction systems and autonomous driving capabilities. The overarching goal is to stimulate and shape market demand through the provision of superior-quality offerings. Additionally, the plan reiterates its commitment to advancing the 'China's Automotive Brands Ascending' initiative, with a view to nurturing Chinese automotive brands that can compete on the global stage.