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An advertisement for Xiaomi Corp.'s SU7 electric vehicle outside one of the company's store in Shanghai, China. The Chinese government has restricted advertisements in the wake of a fatal crash involving the SU7. — The Chinese government has restricted advertisements in the wake of a fatal crash involving the Xiaomi SU7. (BLOOMBERG)

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