Automundo China

SHANGHAI--Leading automakers will be showcasing their latest designed-for-China models at the Shanghai auto show this week, struggling not to be edged aside in the world’s largest car market while watching for U.S. President Donald Trump’s next steps in his trade war.

Tesla Inc.’s production of Optimus, a robot that promises to take over household chores, has been disrupted by China’s curbs on rare earth exports, introduced by Beijing earlier this month in an escalating trade war with Washington.

Tesla's Optimus robot production is facing significant challenges, including supply chain disruptions and China's new export restrictions on rare earth magnets, but Elon Musk remains hopeful that thousands of robots could be ready by year-end, despite the complexities involved.

Speeding at 129km/h in a Tesla, he ignored his girlfriend's pleas to slow down, hitting a 31-year-old father, his 30-year-old wife, and their infant son, nearly one year old.

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'The Chinese Automotive Superpower' (1/3). The Shanghai Auto Show, which opens on Wednesday, highlights China's dominance in the global automotive industry, particularly in electric vehicles and smart technology.

The treasurers also pointed to the need for companies like Tesla to "return to a stable and focused trajectory" in an uncertain economic environment.