Tesla Rolls Out Limited Self-Driving Features in China

The update introduces driver-assist capabilities but falls short of Full Self-Driving features available in the U.S.

Tesla's new software update in China includes features like traffic light detection, lane changes, and navigation on city streets but is not branded as Full Self-Driving (FSD).
The update uses publicly available internet videos for training due to restrictions on data transfer between the U.S. and China.
Chinese Tesla owners have expressed disappointment, citing the system's limitations compared to domestic competitors offering similar or better features at lower or no additional costs.
Tesla faces challenges in China's EV market, including regulatory hurdles and stiff competition from brands like BYD, XPeng, and NIO, which offer advanced driver-assistance systems.
Elon Musk has emphasized Tesla's long-term goal of achieving unsupervised self-driving globally, but regulatory and technical barriers continue to delay progress.