Andrew Fan
Andrew Fan is the executive director of the Illinois Answers Project, a nonprofit newsroom focused on investigative and solutions journalism in Chicago.
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Aug 20, 2026
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Hesai Group CFO Fan said lidar orders for 2026 are higher than expected, despite China's struggling auto market.
Pragmatists see Fan's confidence as evidence that Beijing's push for smart vehicles is creating durable growth niches even when macro demand is weak.
Aug 20, 2026
Center
CFO of Hesai Group said lidar orders are up despite China's lackluster car market.
Pragmatists see him as evidence that smart vehicle components offer a growth pocket amid broader economic slowdown.