Group 1 - Baidu plans to expand its autonomous taxi service "Luobo Kuaipao" to Europe, specifically discussing a partnership with PostAuto in Switzerland [1] - The company aims to establish a subsidiary in Switzerland within the next few months and begin testing Robotaxi services by the end of this year [1] - Baidu has also announced plans to expand its services to Turkey and has already initiated operations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi earlier this year [1] Group 2 - Pony.ai has entered a global strategic partnership with Uber, with plans to launch its Robotaxi services in the Middle East this year and expand to more international markets in the future [2] - The company has established R&D centers in China, the U.S., and Luxembourg, and has obtained autonomous driving testing and operational licenses in multiple regions [2] - WeRide has also formed a strategic partnership with Uber, planning to launch Robotaxi services in Abu Dhabi by December 2024, marking Uber's first Robotaxi service outside the U.S. [2] Group 3 - Analysts suggest that while there are safety concerns that may pose regulatory challenges for Robotaxi services in Europe, the high labor costs for traditional taxis make it a potentially lucrative market [3] - The expansion of Chinese autonomous driving companies like Baidu, Pony.ai, and WeRide into international markets is seen as a significant step in promoting Chinese technology globally [3] - The key challenge for these companies will be navigating varying safety standards, regulatory policies, and public acceptance in different countries [3]