Audi will not compromise on safety and has already met the vast majority of China’s new vehicle safety regulations, the president of its Chinese unit, Johannes Roscheck, said, while affirming support for laws aimed at raising industry safety standards.

Speaking to Yicai, Roscheck highlighted Audi’s reliance on its Chinese partners, FAW Group and SAIC Motor, to deliver its top products to the market. He said the Ingolstadt-based automaker plans to innovate its flagship lineup next year, including launching new battery electric vehicles built on the Premium Platform Electric co-developed with Porsche, as well as models under SAIC-Audi’s new EV brand, AUDI.

The comments follow China’s Ministry of Public Security issuing draft rules for public feedback on national standards for the operation safety of motor vehicles. The draft sets key requirements for new energy and assisted-driving vehicles, including acceleration from zero to 100 km/h in no less than five seconds, ensuring at least two passenger doors are usable for entry and exit, and equipping cars with electric door handles with emergency mechanical release handles clearly marked for visibility.