Elon Musk Statement In China (Image Source: Today Technology Market ResearchDigital)
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has voiced his admiration for China during a surprise visit to Beijing. Musk’s comments came as Tesla successfully navigated regulatory obstacles, paving the way for the rollout of its self-driving software in China, the company’s second-largest market after the US.
What Musk Has Said?
“I am a big fan of China,” Musk stated during his visit. The Tesla CEO also talked about the reciprocal nature of his sentiment as he acknowledged his substantial fanbase in the country.
Reuters Report
According to Reuters, Musk’s trip to Beijing on April 28 aimed to discuss the introduction of Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology and the sharing of driving data with other countries.
Elon Musk And Baidu Deal
Reuters sources revealed that Tesla has struck a deal with Baidu, a prominent Chinese tech company, to utilize its maps for gathering information on public roads in China.
As per the expert’s anticipation, this partnership may lead to a significant milestone toward the deployment of Full Self-Driving cars in the Asian nation.
Elon Musk India Visit
Musk’s visit to China comes shortly after he canceled a trip to India to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Musk cited his heavy workload at Tesla as the reason for the cancellation.
Netizens Reactions
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