China Releases International Standard for Autonomous Vehicle Testing

On July 7, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced the official release of the international standard ISO 34505:2025, titled 'Evaluation of Testing Scenarios and Generation of Test Cases for Autonomous Driving Systems,' which was led by China. This marks a significant breakthrough for the country in the field of international standards for autonomous driving. The standard establishes the core evaluation processes and experimental methods for testing scenarios of autonomous driving systems. The diversity, coverage, and typicality of these scenarios directly influence the reliability of test results, serving as a foundation for 'multi-pillar' safety validation methods such as simulation testing and closed-course testing. For the first time, the standard clearly defines the evaluation requirements for core dimensions such as scenario exposure rates, complexity, and danger levels, and standardizes the basic methods and essential characteristics for generating test cases. This release reflects a crucial global consensus on testing and verification technology for autonomous driving, laying the groundwork for a comprehensive application framework that ranges from conceptual design and modeling simulation to scenario library construction and actual testing site development. The standard not only provides necessary guidelines for simulation development and testing evaluation of autonomous driving systems but also effectively addresses the pressing demands for safety assessment and testing validation within the industry. Currently, the United Nations World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (UN/WP.29) is accelerating the development of safety technical regulations for autonomous driving systems and has clearly adopted a 'multi-pillar' approach to verify compliance with safety requirements. The ISO 34505:2025 standard, led by China, provides significant technical support for this international regulatory process. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology stated that it will organize institutions such as the China Automotive Technology and Research Center Ltd. to continue participating in the formulation and revision of international standards in the automotive sector, thereby enhancing China's participation and contribution in the coordination of international automotive standards and regulations.