Beijing opposes US ban on smart cars using Chinese technology

Beijing has expressed strong opposition to a new U.S. rule banning Chinese technology in smart cars, claiming the move lacks factual support and disrupts economic cooperation. The U.S. cites national security concerns as the reason for the ban. The U.S. rule currently targets passenger vehicles under 4.5 tonnes but plans to extend to commercial vehicles soon. It prohibits sales of vehicles with Chinese or Russian technology, effective for model year 2027. U.S. officials argue that modern vehicles are complex computers, raising risks of data misuse. The rule aims to keep foreign technologies off American roads, reflecting ongoing tensions between the U.S. and China.