The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

     The delegation of the Legislative Council (LegCo) Panel on Transport continued its duty visit in Beijing today (September 4) to gain insights into the local legislation on autonomous driving, as well as the technology developments and market trends of unmanned driving.

     In the morning, the delegation visited the Standing Committee of Beijing Municipal People's Congress for discussion and exchange on the development and legislation of autonomous driving in Beijing. Members hope to draw reference from the relevant statutory and institutional frameworks established by the Beijing Municipal Government, as well as its experience in implementing the Intelligent Connected Vehicle Policy Pilot Zone, with a view to offering advice and recommendations on promoting the driverless and large-scale development of autonomous vehicles in Hong Kong. 

     The delegation proceeded to Yizhuang Economic and Technological Development Area to visit Didi Chuxing to understand testing of autonomous vehicles in the afternoon. As the world's first high-level autonomous driving demonstration zone, Yizhuang features diverse application scenarios and digital technology support for enterprises to conduct simulation tests. Members rode in autonomous vehicles travelling through different scenarios in the area to experience the vehicles' performance in automatic steering and positioning.

     The delegation also visited Beijing Innovation Demonstration Zone for Coordinated Development of Smart City Infrastructure and Intelligent Connected Vehicles in Yizhuang, and exchanged views with representatives of the zone on innovative developments in autonomous driving.

     The delegation then went to Baidu Apollo Park to observe its research and development in autonomous driving, big data application and maintenance technology, as well as to understand the development of its autonomous ride-hailing service platform.  Members took a ride to experience how autonomous vehicles navigate complex and heavy traffic at busy intersections.  Members exchanged views with representatives of the enterprise on the development trends of autonomous vehicles, precision vehicle control and alignment with smart transport infrastructure.

     The delegation will continue its duty visit in Beijing tomorrow (September 5) and depart for Hong Kong in the afternoon.

     A total of 13 members and non-members of the Panel on Transport participated in the duty visit. The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, also led a government delegation to join the duty visit.

Ends/Friday, September 4, 2026
Issued at HKT 21:15

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