The China Automobile Standards Internationalization Center (CASIC) has recently joined the International Road Transport Union (IRU), enhancing collaboration between China’s automotive industry and the global road transport sector. CASIC is dedicated to advancing the internationalization of automotive standards and regulations.
Key Collaboration Goals:
- Foster dialogue among manufacturers, standardization experts, policymakers, and operators.
- Ensure technological innovations meet the practical needs of the sector.
- Focus on critical areas such as vehicle technologies, electrification, decarbonization, intelligent and connected vehicles, automated driving, vehicle safety, digitalisation, and access to vehicle-generated data.
Statements from Leaders:
- IRU Secretary General Habib Turki emphasized that vehicle technologies and standards must evolve with transport needs, asserting that CASIC’s participation will enhance collaboration, promoting safer and more efficient mobility.
- CASIC Chief Representative Chun Lu expressed commitment to developing the global automotive industry through standards and regulatory frameworks, highlighting the valuable opportunities for global exchanges with IRU.
This partnership aims to deepen international dialogue, particularly in UN regulatory and standardization forums. By integrating research, innovation, and standardization with the operational experiences of transport companies, IRU and CASIC will advance internationally harmonized standards and market-driven solutions.
About CASIC
The China Automobile Standards Internationalization Center (CASIC) operates under Swiss law and aims to facilitate the internationalization of automotive standards. It acts as a bridge for integrating China into global automotive supply chains, fostering exchanges on standards and regulations, and providing a comprehensive cooperation platform for quality infrastructure.
