Xin said the ministry will steadily implement the plan to promote the healthy and sustainable development of the industry, stressing five priorities.

The senior official also highlighted that China will improve its modern governance system and firmly safeguard industrial security.

The plan drew praise from United Nations officials, who linked China's approach to global road-safety principles.

The conference, a flagship event for the sector, brought together policymakers, executives and international regulators to discuss the commercialization and governance of intelligent connected vehicles.

The regulatory environment has also shown notable continuity, with a series of national standards and road testing regulations guiding the sector since 2018, providing stable long-term guidance for industry development," Sun said.