Solid backing for pursuit of cutting-edge growth

Evolving capabilities: Employees working in a semiconductor factory in Huai’an, China. The country is moving away from its old economic model of relying on low labour costs and massive exports. — AFP

BEIJING: With one new car rolling off the production line every 76 seconds and over 700 robots seamlessly integrated into the manufacturing process, a new electric vehicle (EV) factory in south-eastern Beijing is forging the way ahead for the automotive industry.

Run by Xiaomi Corp, what they call “the super car factory” is setting new standards for efficiency and innovation.