China ready to drive smart vehicle brain By Bill Russo | China Daily | Updated: 2025-07-30 19:56

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202507/30/WS688a087fa310c26fd717c973.html As global supply chains fragment because of rising geopolitical tensions, China is doubling down on a long-term strategy to achieve technological self-reliance in the automotive sector. Central to this ambition is the rapid localization of high-value components, particularly semiconductors, sensors and software, which form the "smart brain" of next-generation vehicles. What began as a defensive move to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers is now evolving into a bold industrial upgrade with global implications.