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Chip shortage casts shadow on China's auto industry recovery

People arrive at the Shanghai show on Monday, April 19, 2021, for the the media day.
People arrive at the Shanghai show on Monday, April 19, 2021, for the the media day. (REUTERS)
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April 19, 2021 07:58 AM

SHANGHAI -- Auto industry executives are rattled by a global shortage of semiconductors which is hitting production in China, after hoping the world's biggest car market could spearhead global recovery in the sector.

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