Fresh rules rolled out for electric bicycles

As the world's largest producer of electric bicycles, or e-bikes, China has stepped up safety regulations on this transportation tool, as part of its broader push to upgrade the multibillion-dollar industry with technology and innovation.

The move came as booming logistics development and the sharing economy are set to inject new growth momentum into the traditional sector.

China has adjusted the maximum speed requirement of e-bikes from 20 to 25 kilometers per hour on the road, according to the new regulation unveiled by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and other ministries.