Beijing: The Beijing High-Level Autonomous Driving Demonstration Zone Innovation and Operation Centre welcomed foreign journalists for an exclusive tour of its facilities, showcasing cutting-edge autonomous vehicle (AV) technology and its cloud-controlled networked platform-the world’s first of its kind.
According to Lao News Agency, the centre was established in August 2020 by the Beijing Municipal Government and operates under Beijing Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Technology Co., Ltd. It is responsible for planning, constructing, and managing the city’s high-level autonomous driving demonstration zone. This zone serves as a hub for policy testing, industrial collaboration, and technological breakthroughs.
During the visit, journalists learned about the center’s milestones, including the development of policy frameworks and digital maps for the Intelligent Connected Vehicle (ICV) Pilot Zone. The center has integrated vehicle-road-cloud systems to advance real-world AV applications and is making efforts to drive industrial chain innovation and create new business models.
“We are bridging theory and practice to position Beijing as a leader in autonomous mobility,” a centre representative explained.
Following a presentation on operational procedures, media attendees were invited to observe and ride in AVs equipped with the latest self-driving technology, witnessing firsthand the zone’s progress in safety and efficiency.
The center aims to become a globally influential enterprise in smart transportation, fostering sustainable urban mobility through continued technological and policy innovation.
