China expands intelligent connected vehicle supply chain

China is rapidly developing its supply chain for intelligent connected vehicles, focusing on automotive chips, intelligent driving algorithms, and artificial intelligence for vehicle management. Industry leaders note that competition in this sector is increasingly driven by chip computing power and algorithmic capabilities.

Xu Jiang, CEO of Horizon Robotics, stated that the company’s computing architecture has undergone three generations of improvement, with computing performance increasing several hundred times over the last decade. Horizon Robotics has delivered 15 million chips to date. Xu identified China as a global leader in intelligent connected vehicles, particularly in intelligent driving, citing strong market demand and political support.

Technological advancements are also integrating large language models and AI into vehicle systems. Li Chuanhai, president of the Geely Automotive Technology Research Institute, noted that manufacturers are moving toward holistic AI systems. These central brains coordinate intelligent driving, interior functions, multimedia, chassis, and propulsion to achieve intelligence across the entire vehicle rather than just individual components.