Olivia Niu's questions to WeRide Inc (WRD) leadership • Q2 2025
Question
Olivia Niu of BOCI Research Limited asked about the challenges of global expansion, particularly regarding market adaptation and compliance in the Middle East. She also questioned WeRide's competitive edge against both pure L4 players and L2+ developers, and how it plans to sustain its tech leadership.
Answer
CFO Jennifer Li addressed expansion challenges, noting that WeRide leverages its 'Genesis' simulation platform and local data to adapt to unique climates and conditions, while its early-mover status helps shape regulations. CEO Tony Han explained that WeRide's unique competitive edge comes from developing both L4 Robotaxi technology and mass-production ADAS systems in parallel, creating a robust and highly generalizable tech foundation that outperforms siloed approaches.