China’s industry ministry unveiled on Thursday a roadmap to strengthen its smart electric vehicle ​industry, targeting large-scale deployment of autonomous-driving vehicles ‌by 2030 and greater global influence for its auto sector.

Key targets and policy measures include:

Vehicles with self-driving capabilities will ​see large-scale deployment, the ministry said, adding ​that automated driving will be rolled out ⁠on highways, urban expressways and selected city roads.

China ​plans to develop multiple automakers that rank among the world’s ​top 10 by sales.

Increase the global appeal of Chinese auto brands and strengthen China’s voice in international automotive standards.

The ​ministry plans to reinforce the auto sector’s role ​as an economic pillar, with autonomous-driving vehicles achieving higher safety ‌levels ⁠than human drivers.

China will tighten rules on vehicle production, road safety, self-driving and software upgrades, while exploring special approval pathways for key components and low-volume vehicles.

Increase ​oversight of ​vehicle and ⁠battery production capacity, curb overinvestment, encourage industry consolidation and eliminate inefficient capacity.

Strengthen antitrust enforcement, improve ​product-quality supervision and promote fair competition, while curbing ​inappropriate ⁠incentives from local governments.

Introduce guidelines to help automakers comply with rules when expanding overseas.

The industry ministry also plans ⁠to ​encourage deeper cooperation between Chinese and ​foreign companies in vehicle and key-component research, investment and global market expansion.