China’s automakers showcase future of driving in Beijing
Foreign automakers lean on Chinese tech as EV battle intensifies at world’s top car fair
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Attendees look at a concept vehicle from Buick during Auto China 2026 in Beijing,
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Visitors take souvenir photo with the Avatr Vision Xpectra Concept model showcased at the Auto China 2026, in Beijing,
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A worker prepares a flying vehicle from XPENG during Auto China 2026 in Beijing,
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Security personnel stand around the L600 prototype flying vehicle from INFLYNC during Auto China 2026 in Beijing,
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A Mercedes Benz GLC SUV model car is displayed the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing .
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The Hongqi Tian Gong flying car prototype is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing.
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Visitors look at a SU7 model from Chinese automaker Xiaomi dismantled apart is showcased at the Auto China 2026, in Beijing.
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Artists perform to promote the Chinese automaker Chery new QQ3 model showcased at the Auto China 2026, in Beijing,
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Dancers perform next to a Roewe 07 concept car at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026.
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A cleaner works near a flying vehicle prototype from Chinese battery giant CATL during Auto China 2026 in Beijing,
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A man looks at a humanoid robot on the Chery stand at the Beijing Auto Show.
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