China's smart cockpits reach 100% domestic assembly, but foreign tech still controls over 70% of the core

China accounts for approximately 36% of the global smart cockpit market, with an established presence in automotive displays, head-up displays (HUDs), voice interaction and cockpit domain controller integration. Yet its strength in system integration has not translated into control over core technologies, leaving the industry heavily dependent on foreign suppliers, according to Wang Chao, a professor at Beijing University of Technology cited by Chinese media. The coming years could prove decisive for Chinese companies seeking greater technological autonomy.