Chinese authorities are investigating after a truck driver took his own life after he was allegedly fined 2,000 yuan (RM1,262) because his satellite navigation had become disconnected.
The incident has highlighted problems encountered by domestic users of the Chinese-made BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, which the Chinese government hopes will rival the US’ Global Positioning System (GPS).
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