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Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system appears to be gaining the trust of drivers in China, with a recent account from a local driver suggesting that the system is outperforming its rivals on Chinese roads. Despite being rolled out in February 2025 without any notable updates, Tesla's approach to full self-driving seems to be paying off. Smooth and Cautious Performance on Real Roads According to a post shared by EV watcher @ray4tesla, a driver who has used Tesla's FSD in China for two months has praised the system's smooth and cautious performance on real roads. The driver noted that Tesla's FSD system is well-calibrated and exhibits human-like driving behavior. "On narrow roads, it slows down appropriately; on major roads, it picks up speed. When there are a lot of pedestrians or electric scooters, it's overly cautious — almost too polite," the driver wrote. Zero Safety Interventions in Two Months What's even more impressive is that the driver has not experienced a single safety intervention since enabling FSD in their vehicle. "In the two months I've been using FSD, I haven't had even a single safety intervention," the driver wrote. Comparison to Huawei's ADS System The driver also compared Tesla's FSD to Huawei's ADS system, which they tested for about 90 minutes in an Aito M9 SUV. According to the driver, Huawei's ADS struggled to deliver consistent performance. "Then I tried the M9 (Huawei ADS) for an hour and a half. When it needed to speed up, it lagged; and on tight, narrow roads, it suddenly accelerated — honestly, it was pretty scary," the driver wrote. The driver's account suggests that despite being rolled out with reduced capabilities and limited training, Tesla's FSD system is still outperforming its rivals in China. This adds credibility to Tesla's approach to full self-driving and may further boost the company's reputation in the region. IMAGE COURTESY: @chazman/x