The commitment was made on July 27 by Guo Shougang, head of MIIT’s equipment industry department, at a media roundtable ahead of the World Intelligent Connected Vehicle Conference forum in Beijing. According to Guo, the forthcoming plan will centre on several priorities. To frame just how far the technology has already spread, Guo cited a set of adoption figures. A dedicated five-year plan for smart, connected NEVs would formalise a shift that has been building for some time. Full details of the plan, including timelines and specific targets, are expected as MIIT works towards its formal release.