China Suspends New Autonomous Driving Permits
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 07:50 UTC
- Sources: Nikkei Asia
China has suspended new permits for autonomous driving after a recent incident involving Baidu, the country's leading tech firm. The move is aimed at strengthening safety regulations in the industry.
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