Shanghai holds compliance guidance meeting with automakers including Tesla, BYD

• Reuters

• Published On Jul 23, 2026 at 10:26 PM IST

The move is part of a broader campaign to improve the online information environment and strengthen oversight of the automotive sector.

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Shanghai authorities said on Wednesday it convened major automakers, dealer groups and internet platforms to reinforce compliance requirements as part of a campaign to regulate online information ‌dissemination in ⁠the ⁠automotive sector.

The meeting, organised Tuesday by several city authorities including cyberspace, commerce and market regulator, was attended by 15 major automakers.

These included SAIC Motor, Tesla, BYD, Xiaomi, Xpeng, Nio and ⁠Li Auto, ‌as well as more than 80 dealer groups, a statement ⁠showed.

Internet platforms, including Bilibili and Xiaohongshu, were also summoned to the meeting.

In the meeting, Shanghai’s market regulator clarified rules on pricing compliance covering manufacturing, pricing strategies and vehicle sales.

Authorities urged automakers and ‌dealers to conduct self-inspections and resist improper online marketing practices, a statement from Shanghai’s cyberspace ⁠administration said.

They also called on internet platforms to strengthen content reviews and handling of corporate infringement complaints, while pledging to step up rectification campaign and improve online information environment surrounding auto industry.