106. The representative of Japan shared information (GRVA-17-23) with GRVA on Japan’s Policy for Automated Driving. He presented their motivations for promoting ADS, the current status and challenges in that field as well as examples of ADS based mobility services. He presented Japan’s study to ensure safety of ADS and the future perspective in terms of expanding step-by-step the Operational Domain Design. He answered to clarification requests.

107. The representative of China shared information (GRVA-17-27) on China’s guideline on Intelligent and Connected Vehicle Standard System. He provided background information, he presented the content of the guideline and detailed the future plans.

108. GRVA thanked both representatives for sharing information on national activities.