The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China held an international roundtable on the automotive industry during the 2026 World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference. Vice Minister Xin Guobin presided over the meeting, which brought together nearly 50 representatives from 12 countries and regions.
Participants included government officials, embassy staff, and representatives from international organizations from Malaysia, Egypt, South Korea, Australia, Finland, Germany, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, and the UK. Key figures included officials from the Malaysian Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry and the Egyptian Ministry of Industry.
The discussions focused on policy coordination for intelligent connected vehicles, the development of global supply chains, and international cooperation on autonomous driving. Participants also addressed data security, green development, trade facilitation, and the globalization strategies of automotive companies.
The attendees emphasized that the global nature of the automotive industry requires open dialogue and standardized regulations. They concluded that cross-border and cross-sector collaboration is essential for the sustainable development of the intelligent connected vehicle ecosystem.
