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Ireland has sought to return asylum seekers to the United Kingdom in a bid to stem arrivals through Northern Ireland, reported the British and Irish media&nbsp;on Sunday (Apr 28), amid concerns that Britain’s Rwanda plan would lead to more asylum seekers from the UK.

<h2>About the Irish government’s plan</h2>

The Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Simon Harris has asked the country’s justice minister, Helen McEntee, to introduce legislation to the cabinet which would allow Dublin to return inadmissible international protection applicants to the UK.

The move comes amid concerns that UK PM Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan would lead more asylum seekers to enter Ireland through the land border with Northern Ireland.

A spokesperson for Harris said that he wanted to protect the integrity of Ireland’s system and in line with this, the Irish PM had asked the justice minister to bring proposals regarding the designation of safe third countries and allowing the return of inadmissible international protection applicants to the UK.

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Earlier this week, McEntee revealed that 80 per cent of recent arrivals to Ireland came from the UK across the Irish border.&nbsp;

“There are many reasons why we have seen an increase in migration toward Ireland,” said the Irish justice minister speaking on Irish broadcaster RTÉ’s Six One News.&nbsp;

She added, “That’s why I’m introducing fast processing…I’ll have emergency legislation at cabinet this week to make sure that we can effectively return people to the UK.”

McEntee also said she would&nbsp;meet with British Home Secretary James Cleverly and other officials during a visit to London, on Monday (Apr 29), to raise these issues.&nbsp;

<h2>UK’s Rwanda policy</h2>

Ireland’s Tánaiste (deputy PM) Micheál Martin noted how the UK’s Rwanda policy was already impacting Ireland, saying that people were “fearful” of staying in the UK and were crossing the border to the Republic so they would not be sent to the East African country.

Notably, the deputy PM, who also serves as the country’s foreign minister, has previously criticised the UK’s Rwanda policy which became law, on Thursday (Apr 25).

In an interview with Sky News, on Sunday, Sunak defended the controversial Rwanda legislation and noted that it is working as people were worried about coming to the UK.

“The deterrent is - according to your comment - already having an impact, because people are worried about coming here and that demonstrates exactly what I’m saying: if people come to our country illegally, but know that they won’t be able to stay, they’re much less likely to come,” said Sunak.&nbsp;

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He also noted how illegal migration is a “global challenge” and that “multiple countries talk about doing third-country partnerships, looking at novel ways to solve this problem, and I believe will follow where the UK has led.”&nbsp;

<h2>Violent clashes in Ireland</h2>

Last week, violent clashes erupted during a protest in County Wicklow, Ireland, against proposed refugee accommodation which had led to a broader fear over far-right agitation and threats against politicians.

In a speech, later on Sunday, Harris is expected to say that warning signs around the abuse of public figures should be taken seriously “before the unthinkable happens,” according to the Guardian.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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Ireland has sought to return asylum seekers to the United Kingdom in a bid to stem arrivals through Northern Ireland, reported the British and Irish media on Sunday (Apr 28), amid concerns that Britain’s Rwanda plan would lead to more asylum seekers from the UK.

Ireland has sought to return asylum seekers to the United Kingdom in a bid to stem arrivals through Northern Ireland, reported the British and Irish media on Sunday (Apr 28), amid concerns that Britain’s Rwanda plan would lead to more asylum seekers from the UK. About the Irish government’s plan The Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Simon Harris has asked the country’s justice minister, Helen McEntee, to introduce legislation to the cabinet which would allow Dublin to return inadmissible international protection applicants to the UK. The move comes amid concerns that UK PM Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan would lead more asylum seekers to enter Ireland through the land border with Northern Ireland. A spokesperson for Harris said that he wanted to protect the integrity of Ireland’s system and in line with this, the Irish PM had asked the justice minister to bring proposals regarding the designation of safe third countries and allowing the return of inadmissible international protection applicants to the UK. Also Read | Protesters put up giant Palestinian flag at venue of Biden's White House event Earlier this week, McEntee revealed that 80 per cent of recent arrivals to Ireland came from the UK across the Irish border. “There are many reasons why we have seen an increase in migration toward Ireland,” said the Irish justice minister speaking on Irish broadcaster RTÉ’s Six One News. She added, “That’s why I’m introducing fast processing…I’ll have emergency legislation at cabinet this week to make sure that we can effectively return people to the UK.” McEntee also said she would meet with British Home Secretary James Cleverly and other officials during a visit to London, on Monday (Apr 29), to raise these issues. UK’s Rwanda policy Ireland’s Tánaiste (deputy PM) Micheál Martin noted how the UK’s Rwanda policy was already impacting Ireland, saying that people were “fearful” of staying in the UK and were crossing the border to the Republic so they would not be sent to the East African country. Notably, the deputy PM, who also serves as the country’s foreign minister, has previously criticised the UK’s Rwanda policy which became law, on Thursday (Apr 25). In an interview with Sky News, on Sunday, Sunak defended the controversial Rwanda legislation and noted that it is working as people were worried about coming to the UK. “The deterrent is - according to your comment - already having an impact, because people are worried about coming here and that demonstrates exactly what I’m saying: if people come to our country illegally, but know that they won’t be able to stay, they’re much less likely to come,” said Sunak. Also Read | US intel suggests Putin unlikely to have ordered Navalny's killing: WSJ report He also noted how illegal migration is a “global challenge” and that “multiple countries talk about doing third-country partnerships, looking at novel ways to solve this problem, and I believe will follow where the UK has led.” Violent clashes in Ireland Last week, violent clashes erupted during a protest in County Wicklow, Ireland, against proposed refugee accommodation which had led to a broader fear over far-right agitation and threats against politicians. In a speech, later on Sunday, Harris is expected to say that warning signs around the abuse of public figures should be taken seriously “before the unthinkable happens,” according to the Guardian. (With inputs from agencies)

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An increasing number of people in Cuba are grappling with a severe shortage of cash for routine transactions such as buying food and other essentials. A report by the news agency Associated Press early Sunday (Apr 28) said that long lines were seen outside banks and ATMs in the capital city of Havana. Experts have said that there are several reasons behind the cash shortage and all somehow are related to the country's economic crisis, which is one of the worst in decades. Twenty-three-year-old Alejandro Fonseca stood in line for several hours outside a bank in Havana hoping to withdraw money from an ATM. But when it was almost his turn, the cash ran out. Also read | Cuba accuses US of stoking protests amid blackouts and food shortages, summons top diplomat Fonseca then travelled several kilometres to another branch where he finally managed to withdraw some money after wasting the entire morning. "It shouldn’t be so difficult to get the money you earn by working," he told the Associated Press. What are the reasons behind cash shortage? According to Cuban economist Omar Everleny Perez, the main reasons behind the shortage are the government’s growing fiscal deficit, the nonexistence of banknotes with a denomination greater than 1,000 Cuban pesos (about $3 in the parallel market), stubbornly high inflation, and the non-return of cash to banks. “There is money, yes, but not in the banks,” Perez told the news agency. The economist pointed out that most of the cash is being held not by salaried workers, but by entrepreneurs and owners of small- and medium-sized businesses who are more likely to collect cash from commercial transactions but are reluctant to return the money to the banks. Hoarding up of pesos A majority of entrepreneurs and small business owners in Cuba have to import almost everything they sell or pay in foreign currency for the supplies needed to run their businesses. As a consequence, many end up hoarding Cuban pesos to later change into foreign currency on the informal market. Converting those Cuban pesos to other currencies poses yet another challenge, as there are several, highly fluctuating exchange rates on the island, the report further said. Also watch | Cuba: US trade embargo, sanctions trigger food & medicine shortage × Currently, the official rate used by government industries and agencies is 24 pesos to the US dollar, while for individuals, the rate is 120 pesos to the dollar. However, the dollar can fetch up to 350 pesos on the informal market. Perez said that in 2018, 50 per cent of the cash in circulation was in the hands of the Cuban population and the other half in banks. But in 2022, the latest year for which information is available, 70 per cent of cash was in the wallets of individuals. (With inputs from agencies)

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French President Emmanuel Macron said that he is all set to "open the debate" about the role nuclear weapons play in a common European defence.

"I am ready to open this debate which must include anti-missile defence, long-range capabilities, and nuclear weapons for those who have them or who host American nuclear armaments," the French president said in an interview with regional press group EBRA.

"Let us put it all on the table and see what really protects us in a credible manner," he added.

France will "maintain its specificity but is ready to contribute more to the defence of Europe,"&nbsp;Macron further said.

Following Britain's exit from the European Union, France is the only country in the bloc that owns nuclear weapons.

<h2>Europe 'could die', warns Macron as he calls for stronger defence</h2>

Macron on Thursday (Apr 25) warned that today's Europe "could die" calling for stronger, more integrated European defences.

Stating that the continent was facing an existential threat from Russian aggression, Macron outlined his long-term vision for Europe involving less dependency on the United States.

He then dubbed Moscow's invasion of Ukraine as "uninhibited" saying that it wasn't clear as to where Russia's "limits" lay.

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The French president also raised alarm bells over the "disrespect" of trade rules by the United States as well as China, urging the EU to review its trade policy.

"Our Europe, today, is mortal and it can die," he said.

"It can die and this depends only on our choices," Macron further said, warning that Europe was "not armed against the risks we face" in a world where the "rules of the game have changed".

"Over the next decade... there is an immense risk of (Europe) being weakened or even relegated," he added, also pointing to the risk of Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon.&nbsp;

Macron said the risk is that Europe will experience a decline and that despite all the efforts "we are already starting to see this".

He said he stood by his comments, which he said were a policy of "strategic ambiguity".

"Do we have limits in ensuring the security of Europeans? No," he added.

The French president called on Europe to be more self-reliant saying that it should bring about a change as in the past, the continent was over-dependent on Moscow for energy and Washington for security.

He said the required "sine qua non" for European security was "that Russia does not win the war of aggression in Ukraine".

"We need to build this strategic concept of a credible European defence for ourselves," Macron said, adding Europe could not be "a vassal" of the United States.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

French President Emmanuel Macron said that he is all set to "open the debate" about the role nuclear weapons play in a common European defence. "I am ready to open this debate which must include anti-missile defence, long-range capabilities, and nuclear weapons for those who have them or who host American nuclear armaments," the French president said in an interview with regional press group EBRA.

French President Emmanuel Macron said that he is all set to "open the debate" about the role nuclear weapons play in a common European defence. "I am ready to open this debate which must include anti-missile defence, long-range capabilities, and nuclear weapons for those who have them or who host American nuclear armaments," the French president said in an interview with regional press group EBRA. "Let us put it all on the table and see what really protects us in a credible manner," he added. France will "maintain its specificity but is ready to contribute more to the defence of Europe," Macron further said. Following Britain's exit from the European Union, France is the only country in the bloc that owns nuclear weapons. Europe 'could die', warns Macron as he calls for stronger defence Macron on Thursday (Apr 25) warned that today's Europe "could die" calling for stronger, more integrated European defences. Stating that the continent was facing an existential threat from Russian aggression, Macron outlined his long-term vision for Europe involving less dependency on the United States. He then dubbed Moscow's invasion of Ukraine as "uninhibited" saying that it wasn't clear as to where Russia's "limits" lay. Also read: Australian Defence Minister announces $100 million military aid package for Ukraine The French president also raised alarm bells over the "disrespect" of trade rules by the United States as well as China, urging the EU to review its trade policy. "Our Europe, today, is mortal and it can die," he said. "It can die and this depends only on our choices," Macron further said, warning that Europe was "not armed against the risks we face" in a world where the "rules of the game have changed". "Over the next decade... there is an immense risk of (Europe) being weakened or even relegated," he added, also pointing to the risk of Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon. Macron said the risk is that Europe will experience a decline and that despite all the efforts "we are already starting to see this". He said he stood by his comments, which he said were a policy of "strategic ambiguity". "Do we have limits in ensuring the security of Europeans? No," he added. The French president called on Europe to be more self-reliant saying that it should bring about a change as in the past, the continent was over-dependent on Moscow for energy and Washington for security. He said the required "sine qua non" for European security was "that Russia does not win the war of aggression in Ukraine". "We need to build this strategic concept of a credible European defence for ourselves," Macron said, adding Europe could not be "a vassal" of the United States. (With inputs from agencies)

Macron says ready to 'open debate' on role of nuclear weapons in European defence

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At least five people were killed and 33 others were injured after a tornado struck China’s southern city of Guangzhou, reported the state news agency Xinhua, on Saturday (Apr 27) citing local officials.&nbsp;

<h2>What happened?</h2>

Earlier on Saturday, the Chinese media reported that a tornado struck Guangzhou amid a severe rain and hail storm, which sent debris swirling into the air. The tornado hit about 3:00 pm (local time) in the city’s Baiyun district, according to the China Meteorological Administration.&nbsp;

The tornado&nbsp;also damaged 141 factory buildings but no residential houses&nbsp;collapsed, according to Xinhua.&nbsp;

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Rescuers from the city’s emergency management, weather, fire, waterworks and health departments, as well as local residents, were sent to the site and as of 10:00 pm (local time) search and rescue work was&nbsp;completed, reported the Chinese news agency.&nbsp;

Images and videos on social media show a darkened sky in the mid-afternoon and&nbsp;debris swirling upward, reported the Associated Press. Additionally, some photos online&nbsp;showed damaged cars and uprooted trees.

The Chinese authorities said that the tornado was of level-three intensity, two points lower than the highest level.&nbsp;

The weather station in Liangtian Village, around 2.8 kilometres from the tornado’s point of occurrence registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 metres per second, reported Xinhua.&nbsp;

Earlier on Saturday, city authorities had issued warnings of thunderstorms, rainstorms, hailstorms and tornadoes in several parts of Guangzhou.&nbsp;

<h2>Record-breaking floods kill four</h2>

The tornado also comes after China’s southern Guangdong province recently battled record-breaking floods caused by heavy rains.&nbsp;

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At least four people were killed and tens of thousands across several cities&nbsp;displaced after record-breaking flooding hit the region on Friday (Apr 19), reported the South China Morning Post (SCMP).

Authorities in Guangzhou, on Saturday, said that the city has already witnessed the total monthly&nbsp;rainfall of 455.8mm, which is the highest for April since 1951.

(With inputs from agencies)

At least five people were killed and 33 others were injured after a tornado struck China’s southern city of Guangzhou, reported the state news agency Xinhua, on Saturday (Apr 27) citing local officials.

At least five people were killed and 33 others were injured after a tornado struck China’s southern city of Guangzhou, reported the state news agency Xinhua, on Saturday (Apr 27) citing local officials. What happened? Earlier on Saturday, the Chinese media reported that a tornado struck Guangzhou amid a severe rain and hail storm, which sent debris swirling into the air. The tornado hit about 3:00 pm (local time) in the city’s Baiyun district, according to the China Meteorological Administration. The tornado also damaged 141 factory buildings but no residential houses collapsed, according to Xinhua. Also Read | Japan's Bonin Islands hit by magnitude 6.5 earthquake Rescuers from the city’s emergency management, weather, fire, waterworks and health departments, as well as local residents, were sent to the site and as of 10:00 pm (local time) search and rescue work was completed, reported the Chinese news agency. Images and videos on social media show a darkened sky in the mid-afternoon and debris swirling upward, reported the Associated Press. Additionally, some photos online showed damaged cars and uprooted trees. The Chinese authorities said that the tornado was of level-three intensity, two points lower than the highest level. The weather station in Liangtian Village, around 2.8 kilometres from the tornado’s point of occurrence registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 metres per second, reported Xinhua. Earlier on Saturday, city authorities had issued warnings of thunderstorms, rainstorms, hailstorms and tornadoes in several parts of Guangzhou. Record-breaking floods kill four The tornado also comes after China’s southern Guangdong province recently battled record-breaking floods caused by heavy rains. Also Read | Tornadoes flatten homes in Nebraska, leave trail of damage in Iowa At least four people were killed and tens of thousands across several cities displaced after record-breaking flooding hit the region on Friday (Apr 19), reported the South China Morning Post (SCMP). Authorities in Guangzhou, on Saturday, said that the city has already witnessed the total monthly rainfall of 455.8mm, which is the highest for April since 1951. (With inputs from agencies)

China: At least five killed, over 30 injured after tornado strikes Guangzhou

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Hamas on Saturday (Apr 27) released a video of&nbsp;two men, out of almost a hundred, that it held hostage on Oct 7 after launching unprecedented attacks against Israel.

The two captives were seen alive in the footage shared by the Palestinian militant group.

Campaign group the Hostages and Missing Families Forum released a statement identifying the two as Keith Siegel and Omri Miran who were abducted by militants during the Hamas attack on southern Israel on October 7.

"The proof of life from Keith Siegel and Omri Miran is the clearest evidence that the Israeli government must do everything to approve a deal for the return of all the hostages before Independence Day (on May 14)," the forum said.

"The living should return for rehabilitation, and the murdered should receive a dignified burial."

The recent video comes just three days after Hamas released a video showing hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin alive.

The two men Siegel and Miran reportedly appeared to speak under pressure.

"I have been here in Hamas captivity for 202 days. The situation here is unpleasant, difficult and there are many bombs," Miran is heard saying in the footage, indicating it was taken earlier this week.

"It's time to reach a deal that will get us out of here safe and healthy... Keep protesting, so that there will be a deal now."

Siegel, who also spoke in the video, broke into tears as he spoke of his time in captivity.

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"We are in danger here, there are bombs, it is stressful and scary," he said, burying his face in his arms as he cried.

"I want to tell my family that I love you very much. It's important to me that you know that I am fine.

"I have very, very beautiful memories of last year's Passover that we all celebrated together. I really hope that we will have the best possible surprise," he said, appealing to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a deal soon.

<h2>Hamas 'reviewing new Israeli ceasefire proposal'</h2>

The video also comes amid&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza.

A senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya said the Palestinian militant group was evaluating Israel's proposal, and "upon completion of its study, it will submit its response".&nbsp;

The official, however, did not provide details on Israel's offer but said it was in response to a proposal from Hamas two weeks ago.&nbsp;

This development comes as Egypt increased its efforts to secure a deal between Israel and Hamas amid a deteriorating humanitarian situation in the region and calls to prevent an Israeli ground offensive into the southern Gaza city of Rafah.&nbsp;

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Hamas on Saturday (Apr 27) released a video of two men, out of almost a hundred, that it held hostage on Oct 7 after launching unprecedented attacks against Israel.

Hamas on Saturday (Apr 27) released a video of two men, out of almost a hundred, that it held hostage on Oct 7 after launching unprecedented attacks against Israel. The two captives were seen alive in the footage shared by the Palestinian militant group. Campaign group the Hostages and Missing Families Forum released a statement identifying the two as Keith Siegel and Omri Miran who were abducted by militants during the Hamas attack on southern Israel on October 7. "The proof of life from Keith Siegel and Omri Miran is the clearest evidence that the Israeli government must do everything to approve a deal for the return of all the hostages before Independence Day (on May 14)," the forum said. "The living should return for rehabilitation, and the murdered should receive a dignified burial." The recent video comes just three days after Hamas released a video showing hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin alive. The two men Siegel and Miran reportedly appeared to speak under pressure. "I have been here in Hamas captivity for 202 days. The situation here is unpleasant, difficult and there are many bombs," Miran is heard saying in the footage, indicating it was taken earlier this week. "It's time to reach a deal that will get us out of here safe and healthy... Keep protesting, so that there will be a deal now." Siegel, who also spoke in the video, broke into tears as he spoke of his time in captivity. Also read: Israeli hostage says Hamas captor proposed her for marriage; ‘he gave me a ring’ "We are in danger here, there are bombs, it is stressful and scary," he said, burying his face in his arms as he cried. "I want to tell my family that I love you very much. It's important to me that you know that I am fine. "I have very, very beautiful memories of last year's Passover that we all celebrated together. I really hope that we will have the best possible surprise," he said, appealing to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a deal soon. Hamas 'reviewing new Israeli ceasefire proposal' The video also comes amid Hamas reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza. A senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya said the Palestinian militant group was evaluating Israel's proposal, and "upon completion of its study, it will submit its response". The official, however, did not provide details on Israel's offer but said it was in response to a proposal from Hamas two weeks ago. This development comes as Egypt increased its efforts to secure a deal between Israel and Hamas amid a deteriorating humanitarian situation in the region and calls to prevent an Israeli ground offensive into the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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The Philippines will suspend in-person classes in all public schools on Monday and Tuesday due to extreme heat and a nationwide strike by jeepney drivers, the country's education department said on Sunday (Apr 28).

The Philippines will suspend in-person classes in all public schools on Monday and Tuesday due to extreme heat and a nationwide strike by jeepney drivers, the country's education department said on Sunday (Apr 28). In a post on Facebook, the department said, "In view of the latest heat index forecast... and the announcement of a nationwide transport strike, all public schools nationwide shall implement asynchronous classes/distance learning on April 29 and 30, 2024." The suspension of offline classes came as the capital city of Manila recorded its highest-ever temperature. Citing data from the state weather forecaster, a report by the news agency AFP said that Manila hit a record high of 38.8 degrees Celsius on Saturday with the heat index reaching 45 degrees Celsius. Many schools in the country have no air-conditioning, leaving students to swelter in crowded, poorly ventilated-classrooms. AFP reported that March, April, and May are typically the hottest and driest of the year, but this year's conditions have been exacerbated by the El Nino weather phenomenon. Also read | Deaths due to heat at all-time high; heatwaves in Europe linked to 30% increase in fatalities Glaiza Escullar from the state weather forecaster told the news agency, "There is a possibility that the areas will exceed those temperatures being measured today until the second week of May." "There is a possibility that the areas will exceed those temperatures being measured today until the second week of May," Escullar added. On Sunday, hot weather persisted in the Philippines with several citizens flocking to air-conditioned shopping malls and swimming pools for relief. Meanwhile, the suspension of offline classes in schools is also due to a nationwide strike by jeepney drivers. The drivers plan to hold a three-day nationwide strike starting Monday to protest the government's plan to phase out the smoke-belching vehicles used by many Filipinos to commute to work and school. (With inputs from agencies)

Philippines to suspend in-person classes in public schools due to heat wave, jeepney drivers' strike

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, went to China on a surprise visit on Sunday (April 28), as reported by Reuters. China is Tesla's second-biggest market for electric vehicles. Musk's trip to India was postponed last week due to Tesla commitments. He had plans to meet&nbsp;Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announce Tesla's entry into the Indian market.

Now in China, Musk wants to meet with Chinese officials in Beijing to talk about deploying Full-Self Driving (FSD) software and getting approval to use data collected in China to improve Tesla's self-driving technology.

Musk responded to a question on social media platform X by mentioning that Tesla might offer Full-Self Driving (FSD) to customers in China "very soon." It's worth noting that Musk's trip to China was not widely publicised.

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As reported by Reuters, Tesla has been storing all data gathered by its fleet&nbsp;in Shanghai since 2021, as mandated by Chinese regulators, and hasn't transferred any data back to the United States.

<h2>What's the FSD software?</h2>

The American electric vehicle manufacturer introduced Full-Self Driving (FSD), the most advanced version of its Autopilot software, four years ago. However, it has not yet released it in China, despite customer requests for its availability.

Musk's visit aligns with the Beijing autoshow, which started&nbsp;last week and concludes on May 4.&nbsp;Tesla does not have a presence at China's largest autoshow this year, having last participated in 2021. Instead, the company has announced intentions to use&nbsp;its current factories to manufacture new and more cost-effective vehicles.

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As a result, plans for constructing new factories in Mexico and India are uncertain, at least for the foreseeable future.

(With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, went to China on a surprise visit on Sunday (April 28), as reported by Reuters. China is Tesla's second-biggest market for electric vehicles.

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, went to China on a surprise visit on Sunday (April 28), as reported by Reuters. China is Tesla's second-biggest market for electric vehicles. Musk's trip to India was postponed last week due to Tesla commitments. He had plans to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announce Tesla's entry into the Indian market. Now in China, Musk wants to meet with Chinese officials in Beijing to talk about deploying Full-Self Driving (FSD) software and getting approval to use data collected in China to improve Tesla's self-driving technology. Musk responded to a question on social media platform X by mentioning that Tesla might offer Full-Self Driving (FSD) to customers in China "very soon." It's worth noting that Musk's trip to China was not widely publicised. Also read | Elon Musk accused of using charity foundation to serve tax breaks and self-interests As reported by Reuters, Tesla has been storing all data gathered by its fleet in Shanghai since 2021, as mandated by Chinese regulators, and hasn't transferred any data back to the United States. What's the FSD software? The American electric vehicle manufacturer introduced Full-Self Driving (FSD), the most advanced version of its Autopilot software, four years ago. However, it has not yet released it in China, despite customer requests for its availability. Musk's visit aligns with the Beijing autoshow, which started last week and concludes on May 4. Tesla does not have a presence at China's largest autoshow this year, having last participated in 2021. Instead, the company has announced intentions to use its current factories to manufacture new and more cost-effective vehicles. Also watch | Elon Musk announces new X feature - Community Posts - now available in India As a result, plans for constructing new factories in Mexico and India are uncertain, at least for the foreseeable future. (With inputs from agencies)

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