The Biden administration is looking to ban Chinese software in autonomous vehicles in the future, according to sources. This has prompted the Chinese Embassy to comment on electric vehicles and technological progress in the country.

Reuters reported Tuesday that Chinese software is expected to be barred by the U.S. Commerce Department. A proposal for the ban, currently being planned by the Biden administration, could be implemented with Level 3 automation and above. Level 3 covers driving technology that allows owners to interact with the vehicle.

Accordingly, this could be followed by the banning of autonomous vehicles produced by Chinese companies, which use their units for testing on U.S. roads.

Furthermore, the administration could also reportedly ban vehicles containing advanced wireless communications abilities developed in China. The proposal will require automakers and suppliers to confirm that none of their vehicles or software are Chinese-developed.

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Last month, the Commerce Department disclosed its plan to impose limits on software made by China and other countries considered adversaries by the U.S.

A spokesperson shared at the time that the department was concerned about security risks related to vehicle technology.

The Bureau of Industry and Security also established a rule focused on "specific systems of concern within the vehicle." It additionally cited concerns over the vehicles' usage of technology to record or listen to private conversations and even take control of the units.

Amid the discussions sparked by the proposed ban, a Washington-based Chinese Embassy spokesperson has spoken up to point out that electric vehicles are part of a "globalized" industry.

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The spokesperson said that mutual benefits can be achieved through division of labor and cooperation, noting that through competition, technological progress can also be attained.

China is reportedly encouraging the U.S. to abide by the principles and rules of the market and international trade by providing a "level playing field" for companies around the world. The official went on to say that China will uphold its rights and interests despite the proposed ban.

Earlier this month, the White House and State Department met with allies and leaders from the automotive industry. Officials reportedly shared their perspectives regarding data and cybersecurity risks related to connected vehicles and certain automobile parts during the meeting.

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The proposed ban follows a move by a group of lawmakers who raised concern in November 2023 that certain Chinese companies were collecting and managing sensitive information while testing autonomous vehicles in California and other parts of the country.

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