The other three systems are six-speed automatic transmissions, LED head lamps and electronic stability control systems, the company said in a statement. 

All four have passed an appraisal by a panel of experts recently convened by the state government.

Chery said it has received 300 million yuan ($43.9 million) in subsidies in the development of the four technologically advanced systems.

The technology breakthrough shows domestic brands have broken the monopolies that foreign companies have established on key automotive technologies, the company said in the statement. 

"It also shows our company has transited from 'reverse engineering' which is mainly about dissection and copying to ‘normal development," it added.