China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has instructed nearly 60 automotive manufacturers to cease using terms like “self-driving” and “smart driving” in marketing materials for Level 2 (L2) advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).

Taiwan’s passive component industry has demonstrated strong growth in the first quarter of 2025, overcoming typical seasonal declines. Major companies in the sector, including Yageo, Walsin, and Ample Electronic Technology, reported revenue increases reaching record levels. High-end applications such as AI servers, automotive electronics, and computing devices underpin this robust growth.

Chinese automakers have set ambitious targets to introduce Level 3 (L3) autonomous driving technology starting in 2025. Companies including GAC, Zeekr, Xpeng, and Chery have announced plans for aggressive rollouts of L3 and even Level 4 (L4) systems over the next two years. However, the primary challenge facing the industry is regulatory rather than technological. The broader adoption of these autonomous driving systems depends heavily on the establishment of detailed nationwide regulations.