Keep Chinese autonomous vehicles off the road

The U.S. autonomous vehicle industry, like any other industry, relies on a supply chain that spans the globe, collecting automotive hardware and raw materials from countless other countries.

Typically, a global supply chain is a positive sign of cost optimization and connectivity, but these benefits should not obscure national security considerations. In the United States, autonomous vehicle companies such as Waymo have become vessels for Chinese products to enter the factories, streets, and garages of America.

Chinese autonomous vehicles create an opportunity for the Chinese Communist Party to collect intelligence on American infrastructure and, more importantly, on drivers. Waymo uses cameras, lidar, and radar to identify road signs and crossing pedestrians, ensuring a safe ride. Much of this technology, however, comes directly from Zeekr, a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, which is chaired by a member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.

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