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China's AI Outsourcing Shines in Mercedes Electric Vehicle Partnership

1/30/2026

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Adam Liu, a Shanghai resident, drives a Mercedes CLA featuring a smart system designed by Beijing-based ByteDance.
The Mercedes CLA is a pure-electric vehicle assembled in Germany.
Researchers note the partnership highlights China's rising role in digital service outsourcing, particularly in AI.
In December, Beijing announced plans to develop competitive service outsourcing leaders and improve digitalization by 2030.

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Adam Liu, a Shanghai resident, drives a Mercedes CLA featuring a smart system designed by Beijing-based ByteDance.
The Mercedes CLA is a pure-electric vehicle assembled in Germany.
Researchers note the partnership highlights China's rising role in digital service outsourcing, particularly in AI.
In December, Beijing announced plans to develop competitive service outsourcing leaders and improve digitalization by 2030.