On January 8, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China released the Guidelines for the Construction of the National Automotive Chip Standardization System (hereinafter referred to as the Guidelines). The Guidelines have incorporated feedback from various sectors of the industry. The Guidelines have undergone revisions since an initial draft was released for comments in March 2023. In the final version, certain modifications were made. These include the removal of the requirement to establish a co-working group for automotive chips involving several national technical committees. Additionally, the list of standards attached at the end of the Guidelines was removed. This change was likely because most of the previously indicated standards were still in the early stages of development.

The aim of the Guidelines is to develop more than 30 automotive chip standards by 2025, which meet the fundamental requirements for product security, reliable application, and pilot trials. By 2030, the target increases to over 70 standards. The Guidelines emphasize the significance of deepening international exchanges and collaborations with UN/WP.29, ISO, and IEC. Although the specific list of standards was removed, it is recommended to closely monitor the activities of three particular technical committees: TC599 on Integrated Circuits, TC114 on Road Vehicles, and TC78 on Semiconductor Devices. These committees are expected to serve as the primary platforms for the development of automotive chip standards. Additionally, technical committees focusing on communication, information technology, and Beidou Satellite Navigation will also be involved.

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