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