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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
Foreign carmakers are localising their operations in the country
The Chinese electric-vehicle giant is struggling to stay ahead in an industry defined by software
Responsive regulation—and lots of experiments
