Which Side Do Chinese Cars Drive On?

[EliMarie]

Chinese cars drive on the right side, and this right-hand driving practice is historically determined. Historical reasons for right-hand driving in China: Initially, influenced by Britain, cars in Shanghai, Zhejiang, Guangdong, and other regions of China generally drove on the left; while in Shandong, Zhili, and other areas influenced by the United States, driving was on the right. In the 1930s, regulations gradually mandated that all vehicles drive on the right, and even in Japanese-occupied areas like Northeast China, right-hand driving rules were adopted, leading to a basic unification of the rules nationwide. One country, two systems in Chinese road traffic: Due to historical reasons, Hong Kong follows left-hand traffic rules, while the mainland drives on the right. After Hong Kong's return, the mainland and Hong Kong adopted a one country, two systems solution. Mainland vehicles entering Hong Kong must follow Hong Kong's left-hand driving rules. Conversely, Hong Kong vehicles entering the mainland must also adapt to local customs.