Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has announced the first batch of L3 conditional autonomous driving vehicle permits in China, with Changan Automobile and BAIC's Arcfox planning to pilot their models in designated areas of Beijing and Chongqing by the first quarter of 2026 [1][2]. Group 1: Company Plans - Changan Automobile's model, the Deep Blue SL03, and BAIC's Arcfox Alpha S (L3 version) will be operated by Chongqing Changan Car Networking Technology Co., Ltd. and Beijing Mobility Automotive Service Co., Ltd., respectively [2]. - Both companies aim to accumulate practical experience for a replicable and scalable autonomous driving operation system, with plans to initiate L3 operations in specific scenarios by the first quarter of 2026 [2]. Group 2: Market Impact - Following the announcement of the permit list, BAIC Blue Valley's stock hit the daily limit, while Changan Automobile's stock closed with a 4.42% increase; the intelligent driving sector saw a surge, with multiple stocks reaching their daily limits [2]. - However, by the afternoon of December 17, both Changan Automobile and BAIC Blue Valley experienced declines, although the intelligent driving index continued to rise [2].