China mandates physical controls for car safety functions by 2027

China's Ministry of Industry is drafting regulations requiring physical controls for essential safety functions in vehicles, banning foldable/flexible screens, and tightening distraction risk management by 2027. This regulatory shift, following earlier rules on door handles, could force global automakers to redesign interfaces for the world's largest auto market, potentially setting a global standard.

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