What's happened
Tesla plans to launch its Full Self-Driving system in China, following Elon Musk's visit to discuss deploying the technology in the country. Beijing has granted approval for Tesla to test the system in Shanghai.
What's behind the headline?
What the papers say
According to Al Jazeera, Elon Musk received approval from Chinese officials to test Tesla's Full Self-Driving system in China, while Business Insider UK reported that Beijing granted partial support for implementing the system in the country's taxi services. South China Morning Post highlighted that Tesla's move to launch the Full Self-Driving system in China aims to make autonomous driving more widely available to consumers.
How we got here
Tesla's interest in deploying its Full Self-Driving system in China comes amidst a global shift towards autonomous driving technology. The Chinese EV market, which accounts for a significant portion of global sales, has seen increased competition in the autonomous driving space. Tesla's move reflects its commitment to advancing autonomous driving capabilities and expanding its presence in the Chinese market.
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China, officially the People's Republic of China, is a country in East Asia. It is the world's most populous country, with a population of around 1.4 billion in 2019.
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