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Responsive regulation—and lots of experiments
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Government enthusiasm and cheap technology are giving it an edge

The resulting flood of exports will be good news for consumers. Less so for the world’s carmakers

China’s industrial policy attracts fans abroad, critics at home

But partnering with local companies carries big risks

Officials want to lead the world in the new technology but are still wary of disruption

So long as its leaders are not lying