Chipmaker Renesas extends China reach with FAW research lab

Japanese company positions itself for growth in booming EV market

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Renesas Electronics and FAW Group will develop smart driving systems that will be installed in FAW's Hongqi line of vehicles. © Reuters

YOICHIRO HIROI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics has established a joint research center in China with local automaker FAW Group to develop technologies for electric and self-driving cars in the world's biggest auto market.

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