Auto chips, supply chain key to NEVs, say lawmakers

Automotive chips made in China should be promoted and the independence of the domestic supply chain should be enhanced to boost the development of the new energy vehicle and smart vehicle sectors, several deputies to the 13th National People's Congress suggested during the ongoing two sessions.

Chen Hong, a deputy to the NPC and also the Party secretary and chairman of SAIC Motor Corp Ltd, China's largest carmaker, made a suggestion on the matter.

Chen said more support for the automotive chip industry would be in order. He stressed fostering top-level design in the field.