Chinese Autonomous Driving Technology Expands in Europe Through Open Cooperation
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2025-10-13 11:59
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October 7, 2025 – Chinese autonomous driving companies are accelerating their presence in Europe as a key strategic market, establishing regional headquarters, deepening technical collaboration with automakers, and integrating into Europe's intelligent transportation ecosystem. This reflects China's growing innovation capabilities and commitment to global cooperation, injecting new momentum into the worldwide smart mobility industry.
Chinese firms view Europe as a "preferred partner" for global collaboration, drawn by its open regulatory environment and market receptiveness. "Europe’s openness to Chinese automotive technology is encouraging," said Li Dong, Technology Director at QCraft, which announced plans last month at the Munich Motor Show to set up a new headquarters in Germany. The company aims to use Europe as a springboard to bring its mature autonomous driving technologies to the global stage. This aligns with Europe's unique advantages—European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recently called for a united European effort to develop autonomous vehicles, acknowledging that "the U.S. and China have achieved breakthroughs, and Europe must catch up," creating a positive atmosphere for cross-regional collaboration.
The robust technical capabilities of Chinese autonomous driving solutions form a solid foundation for cooperation. QCraft’s Level 4 autonomous driving technology has already been deployed in bus fleets across 26 Chinese cities, operating for extended periods without human intervention. Momenta, a system supplier for global automakers such as Toyota and General Motors, is not only partnering with Uber to launch Level 4 technology tests in Germany next year but will also provide advanced driver-assistance systems for Mercedes-Benz’s new electric CLA in China, with related technologies already undergoing testing in Europe—demonstrating the reliability and adaptability of Chinese solutions. Deeproute.ai plans to establish local data centers in Europe upon securing partnerships with European automakers, adopting a "technology + localized operations" model to deepen collaboration.
Europe’s appeal lies not only in its open environment but also in a shared pursuit of innovation and mutual benefit. Although advanced driver-assistance systems in Europe are currently limited mostly to luxury models, and regulatory standards vary, the active participation of Chinese companies is accelerating industry breakthroughs. As some European companies have noted, "Competition from China will stimulate innovation and help Europe keep pace with global autonomous driving development." Chinese firms bring not only technological solutions but also an open approach of "exchanging market access for cooperation"—contributing mature expertise to Europe's smart transportation sector while supporting the regional industrial ecosystem through localized R&D initiatives.
From strategic announcements at the Munich Motor Show to technology partnerships with giants like Mercedes-Benz and Uber, and further to cooperation appeals at the EU level, Chinese autonomous driving technology is integrating into Europe through mutual engagement. This represents not only the global expansion of Chinese companies but also a vivid example of "open collaboration and shared progress" in the global smart mobility industry. As more Chinese technologies make their way onto European roads, the two sides are expected to deepen cooperation in areas such as autonomous driving standards and green transportation, working together to define the next generation of intelligent mobility.
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