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China bans hidden car door handles, which can trap people after crashes
- Camila Domonoske
- February 3, 2026 at 10:59 PM
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China has introduced new regulations, starting in 2027, requiring all car doors to open manually from both sides. Electric door handles can malfunction in a crash or battery failure.
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Originally published at NPR Business