China first self-driving test base is expected to be located in Guangzhou

Currently, reporters knew from “Michigan-Guangdong Communication Forum” that, the two places will continue to strengthen cooperation in the future and it’s expected that the first domestic self-driving test base will be located in Guangzhou, the provincial capital of Guangdong province.

It’s introduced that Michigan had the highest unemployment rate once across the nation, but the rate dropped to 3.8% this June, the lowest in consecutive 17 years. The continuous tax reforms and favorable policies also attracted more funds for Michigan.

Michigan signed a cooperative agreement with Guangdong Province in May, 2016. It would continue to cooperate in trade and investments in Guangdong after the establishment of Michigan-Shenzhen innovative center. Auto R&D investment in Michigan occupies for 76% of the total auto R&D investment in America, obtaining original achievements in intelligent transportation and self-driving technologies. Guangzhou also has a large auto industry, cooperating greatly with America. It’s introduced that Michigan has a self-driving test base called Mcity Project, which is expected to be implemented in Yang Cheng, Guangdong Province.