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    WeRide CEO pitches robotaxis as a solution to aging populations and long commutes, as the firm raises more money for R&D with an HK IPO

    WeRide CEO pitches robotaxis as a solution to aging populations and long commutes, as the firm raises more money for R&D with an HK IPO

    CEO Tony Han talks about Chinese investors, self-driving cars as a social good, and why companies like Uber are turning to Chinese robotaxi partners.

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