China auto show starts up in person, but with less futuristic flash

Industry's 'only' public exhibition this year to focus on everyday electrics

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Zheijiang Geely Group Holding shows off an electric vehicle in Beijing on Sept. 23. (Photo by Shunsuke Tabeta)

SHUNSUKE TABETA, Nikkei staff writer

BEIJING -- China's leading international motor show this year is expected to focus on practical electric vehicles and play down the customary futuristic concept vehicles in what remains a promising market.

Billed as the industry's only in-person event this year, the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, known as Auto China 2020, kicks off Saturday after it was postponed in April because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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