Beijing is at the forefront of China’s intelligent connected vehicle (ICV) industry， being among the first batch of cities to pilot both “entry and road access” and “vehicle-road-cloud integration” for ICVs. The city boasts three national-level innovation centers in the automotive sector: the ICV Innovation Center， the New Energy Vehicle Technology Innovation Center， and the Power Battery Innovation Center.
At the recent 2025 World Intelligent Connected Vehicle Conference， Beijing-based automakers showcased their latest technological advancements， products， and innovative business models in the ICV field.
The conference highlighted that China’s intelligent connected and new energy vehicle industries are leading the global charge. Beijing is actively accelerating its efforts to become a major hub for ICV industry development.
Recently， CCTV News’s Weibo account published a statement commending Beijing-based car manufacturers， including Xiaomi， for their pioneering contributions to the new energy and intelligent connected vehicle sectors. Their efforts are seen as significantly advancing the development of China as a strong automotive nation.
CCTV News further remarked that “Beijing’s automotive companies are implementing high standards for product quality， strictly adhering to safety regulations and anti-monopoly (anti-insider trading) policies， demonstrating commendable performance.”
In March of this year， Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun discussed the intensifying industry competition and its “involution” or “rat race” effect during an interview.
Lei Jun advocated for the industry to prioritize technological innovation and focus on personalized and high-end development， suggesting that differentiated innovation is the key to breaking free from this competitive pressure.
Concurrently， he stressed the importance of opposing unfair competition and disparaging remarks against peers to maintain a healthy market order.
