What Elon Musk Needs From China
Published On Nov 22, 2024, 10:53 AM
Elon Musk's complex relationship with China is pivotal for Tesla, as the company produces half of its cars there and faces increasing competition from local automakers. The Chinese government's restrictions on Tesla's advanced self-driving technologies have hampered its market share in China. Musk has sought help from Chinese leadership to regain a competitive edge, and there's speculation that he could act as an intermediary between China and the U.S. amid rising tensions and trade tariffs, which have largely protected American markets from Chinese automakers.