Bei Ke Cai Jing·2025-12-17 04:37Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China has issued the first batch of conditional approval licenses for L3 level autonomous driving vehicles, marking a significant step towards their commercialization, although full-scale production is still a long way off [1][2]. Group 1 - The MIIT's announcement allows L3 level autonomous vehicles to transition from "testing" to "conditional approval" [1]. - Two models from Changan Automobile and BAIC Jihe are set to be tested in designated areas of Beijing and Chongqing, with plans to start trials in the first quarter of 2026 [1]. - The conditional approval comes with restrictions, such as specific cities and routes for operation [1]. Group 2 - The MIIT's move is seen as a breakthrough that lays the foundation for the future mass production and market entry of L3 level vehicles [2].