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Baidu robotaxi crash reignites China AV/ADAS concerns

The Baidu incident adds to a pattern of high-profile incidents in China, including a Pony.ai fire and a deadly Xiaomi crash earlier in 2025. By Stewart Burnett

A Baidu Apollo Go autonomous taxi has crashed into a construction pit while carrying a passenger in Chongqing, marking the latest self-driving incident to go viral across Chinese social media platforms. While the passenger escaped injury and was rescued by bystanders using a ladder, the incident has reignited local concerns about autonomous vehicle safety protocols and hazard detection capabilities.

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