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China’s robotaxi revolution is hitting the streets of Beijing, with Baidu and WeRide already offering driverless rides via app—could China dominate this next tech frontier like it did with electric vehicles? Leveraging its massive industrial ecosystem, China’s self-driving scene thrives on collaboration: carmakers build the bodies, specialists handle the brains. The country’s existing supply chain for sensors, chips, and batteries accelerates development and slashes costs. Chaotic urban traffic, packed with scooters and pedestrians, fuels AI training—but extreme weather elsewhere could test global scalability. While U.S. rivals like Waymo lead in user experience, Chinese firms are expanding through global partnerships. Yet safety concerns and public trust remain hurdles, especially after past incidents forced service cuts. China sees autonomous driving as vital to its tech future, promising mobility for the elderly and economic growth—but conquering regulation, perception, and data security will determine if this ride can go global.

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