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China is testing more driverless cars than any other country


Across China, 16 or more cities have allowed companies to test driverless vehicles on public roads, and at least 19 Chinese automakers and their suppliers are competing to establish global leadership in the field. No other country is moving as aggressively.

Across China, 16 or more cities have allowed companies to test driverless vehicles on public roads, and at least 19 Chinese automakers and their suppliers are competing to establish global leadership in the field. In addition to cities designating on-road testing areas for robot taxis, censors are limiting online discussion of safety incidents and crashes to restrain public fears about the nascent technology.Surveys by J.D. On June 4, Beijing authorized nine Chinese automakers -- including Nio, BYD and SAIC Motor -- to begin tests of advanced assisted driving systems that go beyond Tesla's Full Self-Driving.

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