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    The Canadian Press

    Electric cars and digital connectivity dominate at Beijing auto show

    BEIJING (AP) — Global automakers and EV startups unveiled new models and concept cars at China's largest auto show on Thursday, with a focus on the nation's transformation into a major market and production base for digitally connected, new-energy vehicles. Toyota and Nissan both announced tie-ups with major Chinese technology companies as they strive to meet customer demand for AI-enabled online connectivity in cars, from social media apps to autonomous driving features. Electric vehicles accou

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    Reuters

    China's largest auto show showcases all-electric future, local brands dominate

    China's largest auto show opened in Beijing on Thursday with the biggest names showing off their latest electric vehicles (EVs), underlining how the world's largest auto market is already in an all-electric state of mind, and isn't looking back. Automakers are set to unveil 117 new models versus 93 at last year's show in Shanghai，while overall 278 new energy vehicles (NEVs) will go on display, seven more than last year, organisers said. The show, which runs through early next month, comes as NEV sales hit a milestone in early April, accounting for over 50% of cars sold in China, auto association data showed.

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    Bloomberg

    Deutsche Bank’s Investment Bankers Step Up as Rate Lift Ends

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    Bloomberg

    Asia’s Hawks Get Put on Alert After Indonesia’s Shock Rate Hike

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