China's Hesai CEO calls U.S. accusation of military ties 'ridiculous'

Auto lidar maker says Trump sounds 'crazy' but would bring 'business rationale'

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Hesai Technology is a top producer of lidar devices used in autonomous vehicles. (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)

WATARU SUZUKI, Nikkei staff writer

SHANGHAI -- The top executive of Hesai Technology, a leading producer of laser sensors used in driverless cars, told Nikkei Asia that the U.S. government's accusation that the Chinese company has military ties is baseless, and that a second Donald Trump presidency could have more of a "business rationale."

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