The 19th Informal Working Group Meeting and 14th Workshop on Automated Driving Systems of the UN World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations Held in Shanghai

Publication Date: 2026-02-13 15:26 Source: Department of Equipment Industry I, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology

From February 9 to 13, 2026, the 19th Informal Working Group (ADS IWG) meeting and the 14th Workshop (ADS Workshop) on Automated Driving Systems under the Automated Driving and Connected Vehicles Working Group (GRVA) of the United Nations World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (UN/WP.29) were held in Shanghai. More than 80 representatives and experts from China, Germany, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, as well as from the International Telecommunication Union, the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, the Society of Automotive Engineers International, and the domestic automotive industry participated in the meeting. As the Vice-Chair country of GRVA and Co-Chair country of ADS IWG, China was represented by the Department of Equipment Industry I of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, which delivered a welcome speech and co-chaired the meeting.

The meeting reported on the 24th session of GRVA and the progress of UN regulations and global technical regulations on Automated Driving Systems (ADS). It introduced the preparation of interpretative documents for ADS regulations and agreed on technical recommendations proposed by China regarding dynamic driving tasks and human-machine interaction. The meeting discussed coordination issues between ADS IWG and other groups, emphasizing enhanced communication and joint advancement. Additionally, experts attending the meeting were organized to visit the Shanghai International Automobile City EV-AI Intelligent Mobility Port, the Shanghai Automobile Museum, and related enterprises for exchange and observation. They experienced test rides in multiple vehicles equipped with combined driver assistance and automated driving systems, allowing experts from various countries to gain an intuitive understanding and firsthand experience of China's intelligent connected vehicle technology and industrial development achievements.

The successful convening of this meeting further deepened China's international exchanges and cooperation in the field of automated driving and connected vehicle regulatory harmonization. It laid a solid foundation for China to continue its in-depth participation in the formulation of international standards and regulations related to automated driving, actively contributing Chinese wisdom and Chinese solutions.

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