China, already a leader in the electric vehicle market, is now steering toward a new frontier: the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into its cars. This move promises to make Chinese EVs not just connected but also equipped with self-reasoning capabilities, utilizing domestic chips and software.The country's latest five-year plan, known as 'AI Plus', maps out ambitions to embed AI across various sectors, notably in manufacturing and healthcare. The aim is to lessen China's dependency on high-end semiconductors, a sector currently dominated by the U.S., thereby redefining conventional distinctions between technology and automotive companies.During the recent Beijing Auto Show, Chinese…