Geely, Baidu JV faces backlash over new efficiency drive

A Jiyue 07 EV on display during the Baidu World event in Shanghai on Nov. 12, 2024. (Raul Ariano/BLOOMBERG)

December 12, 2024 02:39 PM

BEIJING — Jiyue Auto, a joint venture between Baidu and Geely Automotive, came under fire from employees and others a day after disclosing plans to streamline operations and target other costs.

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