<p>China’s effusive overture to American billionaire Elon Musk was on clear display this week when the Tesla boss visited the country for the first time in three years. China's foreign, commerce and industry ministers, all were lined up to have a one-to-one discussion with the popular businessman. Zeng Yuqun, the chairman of China’s largest battery manufacturer CATL, also hosted a dinner for Musk.</p>
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<p>Adding more charm to Musk’s visit were overwhelming comments made by Chinese netizens. Despite rising tensions between US and China, Chinese users were in awe of the visiting billionaire, with one user commenting, “He's a global idol," and another saying, “Elon Musk is just great, if only China could have someone like Elon Musk."</p>

<h2><strong>Musk’s visit: A hot topic in China</strong></h2>

<p>Apart from Elon Musk, JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon and Starbucks’ Laxman Narasimhan are also visiting the communist country this week. In March, Apple CEO Tim Cook was there. While China continues to be a significant market for all of these business tycoons, China’s recent departure from its stringent Zero Covid policy has also encouraged such high-stake visits.</p>
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<p>However, the intensity of the warm welcome bestowed upon Musk has been second to none. His visit is being eagerly followed by the Chinese public. His comments on artificial intelligence and the future of electric vehicles have especially generated intensive engagement on Chinese social media.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While details about Musk’s discussions with the Chinese officials are not made public yet, a statement released by China’s industry minister reveals that the focus of the discussions held with Musk was the development of electric cars in China.</p>

<h2><strong>Tesla facing challenges in China</strong></h2>

<p>Elon Musk’s visit to China comes amidst speculations about Tesla facing challenges in China regarding the expansion of its Shanghai plant due to data concerns. The plant was initially scheduled to undergo “third-phase” expansion mid-year, which would effectively double the plant’s production capacity to two&nbsp;million cars a year.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Tesla cars were banned from Chinese military sites and housing compounds in early 2021 over concerns that the in-built cameras of the car might record sensitive location data.</p>

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<p>Tesla is also facing intense competition from Chinese electric vehicle manufacturing companies, including BYD and SAIC. Tesla presently occupies a 10.3 per cent share of China’s automobile market and is the only foreign brand among the top 10.&nbsp;</p>

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China’s effusive overture to American billionaire Elon Musk was on clear display this week when the Tesla boss visited the country for the first time in three years.

China’s effusive overture to American billionaire Elon Musk was on clear display this week when the Tesla boss visited the country for the first time in three years. China's foreign, commerce and industry ministers, all were lined up to have a one-to-one discussion with the popular businessman. Zeng Yuqun, the chairman of China’s largest battery manufacturer CATL, also hosted a dinner for Musk. Adding more charm to Musk’s visit were overwhelming comments made by Chinese netizens. Despite rising tensions between US and China, Chinese users were in awe of the visiting billionaire, with one user commenting, “He's a global idol," and another saying, “Elon Musk is just great, if only China could have someone like Elon Musk." Musk’s visit: A hot topic in China Apart from Elon Musk, JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon and Starbucks’ Laxman Narasimhan are also visiting the communist country this week. In March, Apple CEO Tim Cook was there. While China continues to be a significant market for all of these business tycoons, China’s recent departure from its stringent Zero Covid policy has also encouraged such high-stake visits. However, the intensity of the warm welcome bestowed upon Musk has been second to none. His visit is being eagerly followed by the Chinese public. His comments on artificial intelligence and the future of electric vehicles have especially generated intensive engagement on Chinese social media. Watch: Elon Musk in China, his first visit after COVID-19 | Business News × While details about Musk’s discussions with the Chinese officials are not made public yet, a statement released by China’s industry minister reveals that the focus of the discussions held with Musk was the development of electric cars in China. Tesla facing challenges in China Elon Musk’s visit to China comes amidst speculations about Tesla facing challenges in China regarding the expansion of its Shanghai plant due to data concerns. The plant was initially scheduled to undergo “third-phase” expansion mid-year, which would effectively double the plant’s production capacity to two million cars a year. Tesla cars were banned from Chinese military sites and housing compounds in early 2021 over concerns that the in-built cameras of the car might record sensitive location data. Also Read | Elon Musk in China: Tesla CEO, minister talk ways to develop new energy vehicles Tesla is also facing intense competition from Chinese electric vehicle manufacturing companies, including BYD and SAIC. Tesla presently occupies a 10.3 per cent share of China’s automobile market and is the only foreign brand among the top 10. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>Elon Musk-owned Tesla has been directed to recall more than 80,000 cars, including some manufactured in China and others imported, due to software and seat belt issues, a statement from the Chinese market regulator said.</p>

<p>The mass-recall includes 67,698 Model S and Model X cars imported to China from as early as September 25, 2013 to November 21, 2020. It has been reported that software glitches have been affecting the battery management system (BMS) of the electric vehicles. The company said that it will upgrade the software of the recalled lot of Tesla.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from this, Tesla has also recalled 2,736 imported Model 3 cars manufactured between January and November 2019, and 10,127 China-made ones of the same model produced between October 14, 2019 and September 26, 2022.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In April, Tesla recalled a total of 127,785 units of Model 3 cars in China, citing potential faults in semiconductor components that might lead to collisions.</p>

<p>The US electric vehicle maker is going through something of a rough patch in China. The Asian giant is the world's biggest car market. Tesla's deliveries last month fell to 71,704 from a record high of 83,135 in September, following which the automaker cut the prices to boost demand.</p>

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<p>Tesla recently upgraded its Shanghai factory to double its production capacity to nearly one million cars a year. However, wait times for cars have shrunk to as little as one week from as long as 22 weeks earlier this year, a sign that the company is struggling to boost sales.</p>

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<p>China is Tesla’s most important market after the US. The Model Ys and Model 3s made at its factory on the outskirts of Shanghai supply the local market and are also exported to other parts of Asia and Europe.</p>

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Elon Musk-owned Tesla has been directed to recall more than 80,000 cars, including some manufactured in China and others imported, due to software and seat belt issues, a statement from the Chinese market regulator said. The mass-recall includes 67,698 Model S and Model X cars imported to China from as early as September 25, 2013 to November 21, 2020. It has been reported that software glitches have been affecting the battery management system (BMS) of the electric vehicles. The company said that it will upgrade the software of the recalled lot of Tesla. Apart from this, Tesla has also recalled 2,736 imported Model 3 cars manufactured between January and November 2019, and 10,127 China-made ones of the same model produced between October 14, 2019 and September 26, 2022. ALSO READ | Tesla reports two more crash fatalities in Model 3 cars linked to advanced driver assistance system In April, Tesla recalled a total of 127,785 units of Model 3 cars in China, citing potential faults in semiconductor components that might lead to collisions. The US electric vehicle maker is going through something of a rough patch in China. The Asian giant is the world's biggest car market. Tesla's deliveries last month fell to 71,704 from a record high of 83,135 in September, following which the automaker cut the prices to boost demand. ALSO READ | Tesla to 'identify the truth' behind fatal crash involving Model Y in China Tesla recently upgraded its Shanghai factory to double its production capacity to nearly one million cars a year. However, wait times for cars have shrunk to as little as one week from as long as 22 weeks earlier this year, a sign that the company is struggling to boost sales. WATCH | Elon Musk considers creating the 'everything app' equivalent to China's WeChat × China is Tesla’s most important market after the US. The Model Ys and Model 3s made at its factory on the outskirts of Shanghai supply the local market and are also exported to other parts of Asia and Europe. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Elon Musk-led Tesla closed down its flagship showroom in China last week in an effort by the electric vehicle giant to adjust sales and service strategy amid ongoing Covid-related restrictions in the country. The showroom, Tesla’s first in China, was opened in 2013 and had been operational in Beijing’s Parkview Green, an upscale downtown shopping centre of Chinese capital.</p>

<p>“Their contract with us expired and Tesla decided not to extend it,” a member of the staff at Beijing's Parkview Green was quoted as saying by Reuters.</p>

<p>Across China, authorities are aiming&nbsp;to drive down the number of Covid-19 cases by imposing strict lockdowns, closing borders and imposing travel bans, a strategy codified by Beijing as 'zero Covid policy'. The policy, although deemed largely successful in keeping Covid spread under check in China, has hurt businesses due to movement-related restrictions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tesla had renovated the now-closed showroom in 2018 by expanding it further to occupy two floors of Parkview Green&nbsp;mall. However, despite significant investments in renovation, the Texas-headquartered company decided not to extend its contract with Beijing’s Parkview Green that housed its showroom.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, reports had emerged stating that Tesla was considering the closure of some major showrooms in China due to descending footfall of people amid Covid-related restrictions in the country.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Tesla also cut prices for its Model 3 and Model Y cars by up to 9 per cent in China. It further plans to focus on stores in less-expensive urban locations, supporting repairs, maintenance and servicing of its vehicles. So far, more than half of Tesla’s China stores do not offer repair or maintenance services.</p>

<p>Tesla owns and runs over 200 outlets across China, its second-largest market. The Electric Vehicle-major had sold 318,151 vehicles in China till September 2022, up 55 per cent as compared to the same period last year, according to China Passenger Car Association.&nbsp;</p>

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Elon Musk-led Tesla closed down its flagship showroom in China last week in an effort by the electric vehicle giant to adjust sales and service strategy amid ongoing Covid-related restrictions in the country. The showroom, Tesla’s first in China, was opened in 2013 and had been operational in Beijing’s Parkview Green, an upscale downtown shopping centre of Chinese capital. “Their contract with us expired and Tesla decided not to extend it,” a member of the staff at Beijing's Parkview Green was quoted as saying by Reuters. Across China, authorities are aiming to drive down the number of Covid-19 cases by imposing strict lockdowns, closing borders and imposing travel bans, a strategy codified by Beijing as 'zero Covid policy'. The policy, although deemed largely successful in keeping Covid spread under check in China, has hurt businesses due to movement-related restrictions. Tesla had renovated the now-closed showroom in 2018 by expanding it further to occupy two floors of Parkview Green mall. However, despite significant investments in renovation, the Texas-headquartered company decided not to extend its contract with Beijing’s Parkview Green that housed its showroom. Earlier, reports had emerged stating that Tesla was considering the closure of some major showrooms in China due to descending footfall of people amid Covid-related restrictions in the country. WATCH | Elon Musk sells nearly $7bn in Tesla shares × Tesla also cut prices for its Model 3 and Model Y cars by up to 9 per cent in China. It further plans to focus on stores in less-expensive urban locations, supporting repairs, maintenance and servicing of its vehicles. So far, more than half of Tesla’s China stores do not offer repair or maintenance services. Tesla owns and runs over 200 outlets across China, its second-largest market. The Electric Vehicle-major had sold 318,151 vehicles in China till September 2022, up 55 per cent as compared to the same period last year, according to China Passenger Car Association. (With input from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Tesla chief <strong>Elon Musk </strong>called China a "leader in digitalisation" while applauding its automobile industry.</p>

<p>Musk's comments come as no surprise since his company <strong>Tesla</strong> has invested heavily in China and it has been expanding exponentially in the country.</p>

<p>Musk earlier this month had called&nbsp;China's <strong>automakers </strong>the “most competitive” in the world. The SpaceX boss asserted that Chinese automakers used the "best software".</p>

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<p>Tesla has been on a high with profits surging this year. The company showed $1.1 billion in profits in the quarter ending June 30 as Musk declared 200,000 cars were produced in the period.</p>

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<p>Reports say Tesla's <strong>Shanghai</strong> factory is set to produce 300,000 cars until September with <strong>Model 3 sedans</strong> and Model Y sports cars being built for the Chinese and international markets.</p>

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<p>The company has reportedly already shipped 240,000 cars until August. However, the company faced scrutiny from Chinese authorities over<strong> data security</strong> as customers raged over faulty safety standards.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk had assured authorities that the company will address privacy issues and set up data centres in the country to "localise" all data for the cars as the company keeps its focus with <strong>China </strong>being the world's largest car market.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Tesla has reportedly been restricted by some Chinese state officials due to <strong>national security</strong> concerns, however, Musk has continued to push for more cars to be produced with China being a key auto market.</p>

<p>Tesla has also been facing competition as Guangzhou-based electric carmaker <strong>XPeng</strong> raised a mega IPO recently in&nbsp;the Hong Kong market as the world switches to energy-efficient vehicles for the future.</p>

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Tesla chief Elon Musk called China a "leader in digitalisation" while applauding its automobile industry. Musk's comments come as no surprise since his company Tesla has invested heavily in China and it has been expanding exponentially in the country.

Tesla chief Elon Musk called China a "leader in digitalisation" while applauding its automobile industry. Musk's comments come as no surprise since his company Tesla has invested heavily in China and it has been expanding exponentially in the country. Musk earlier this month had called China's automakers the “most competitive” in the world. The SpaceX boss asserted that Chinese automakers used the "best software". Also Read: Elon Musk announces humanoid robot Tesla Bot that uses artificial intelligence Tesla has been on a high with profits surging this year. The company showed $1.1 billion in profits in the quarter ending June 30 as Musk declared 200,000 cars were produced in the period. Watch: Musk defends SolarCity acquisition Reports say Tesla's Shanghai factory is set to produce 300,000 cars until September with Model 3 sedans and Model Y sports cars being built for the Chinese and international markets. Also Read: US opens formal probe into Tesla Autopilot system The company has reportedly already shipped 240,000 cars until August. However, the company faced scrutiny from Chinese authorities over data security as customers raged over faulty safety standards. Musk had assured authorities that the company will address privacy issues and set up data centres in the country to "localise" all data for the cars as the company keeps its focus with China being the world's largest car market. Also Read: Tesla says CEO Elon Musk's compensation for 2020 was nil Tesla has reportedly been restricted by some Chinese state officials due to national security concerns, however, Musk has continued to push for more cars to be produced with China being a key auto market. Tesla has also been facing competition as Guangzhou-based electric carmaker XPeng raised a mega IPO recently in the Hong Kong market as the world switches to energy-efficient vehicles for the future. (With inputs from Agencies)

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