# Reality check for China’s carmakers as authorities demand quality over tech

https://mins.news/en/item/36523

- South China Morning Post, 2026-08-29 09:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3365597/reality-check-chinas-carmakers-authorities-tell-them-focus-quality-not-tech?utm_source=rss_feed

> China’s shrinking car market is facing another setback as regulators move to police the high-tech features carmakers use to drive sales. A nationwide inspection of the quality of Chinese-made cars could prompt some consumers to delay purchases, worsening the bearish outlook among dealers and analysts.