BEIJING -- Only a year ago, ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing's dominance of China's domestic market seemed impenetrable and few thought its position could ever be challenged.
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A Shouqi Limousine & Chauffeur driver and car. The startup has received funding from private investors, including internet giant Baidu and electric vehicle start-up Nio. (Photo by Shunsuke Tabeta)
BEIJING -- Only a year ago, ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing's dominance of China's domestic market seemed impenetrable and few thought its position could ever be challenged.