EV powerhouse China to set own standards for automotive semiconductors

Home of Tesla rival BYD remains dependent on imports from Europe, Japan

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Geely is among the Chinese automakers pursuing its own semiconductor development capabilities. (Photo by Shunsuke Tabeta)

SHUNSUKE TABETA, Nikkei staff writer

BEIJING -- China has moved to set its own standards for semiconductors used in electric vehicles and self-driving cars as it seeks to replace imports of these vital components with domestic production.

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