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Electric cars in China

Tesla to work with Baidu in push to offer self-driving tech in China

U.S. carmaker clears regulatory obstacles but timetable still unclear

At left, a screen displays the environment seen by a self-driving taxi developed by Baidu. At right, a Tesla showroom in Beijing. (Source photos by AP and Reuters) 

HONG KONG -- Tesla is moving closer to introducing its self-driving system in China, the U.S. automaker's biggest overseas market, following founder Elon Musk's surprise visit to the country.

The electric vehicle maker "recently" struck a deal with Chinese tech giant Baidu to use the latter's mapping and navigation functions, a source familiar with the agreement confirmed to Nikkei Asia. Multiple other media outlets, similarly citing anonymous sources, also reported the arrangement.

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