Roundup: U.S.-proposed ban on Chinese software in vehicles prompts strong backlash

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Commerce Department on Monday proposed a ban on Chinese-developed software and hardware in connected and autonomous vehicles, provoking a strong backlash from economists and observers.

According to the measure, "malicious access" to the Vehicle Connectivity System and the Automated Driving System could allow "adversaries" to access and collect the most sensitive data and