Tesla CEO Elon Musk visited China over the weekend and met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Musk said Sunday on X that he was "honored" to meet with Li, adding, "We have known each other now for many years, since early Shanghai days." Musk had not previously announced plans to go to China or meet with Li. Li reportedly expressed a desire for more trade cooperation with the U.S. during his meeting with the Tesla CEO, according to Chinese outlet Xinhua.
The company produced over 1.77 million Model 3 and Y vehicles over the course of 2023. The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that Tesla had received indications China was giving the go-ahead for the EV maker’s Full Self Driving software. It currently does not offer FSD there.
The outlet also reported the EV maker was working with Baidu on maps and navigation in China. FOX Business reached out to Tesla for comment on the Journal’s report. The electric vehicle maker has said the future "is not only electric, but also autonomous." Its FSD software is a major part of its autonomous vehicle efforts.
Musk has been to China in the past. He went for three days in 2023, speaking with the country’s foreign minister and going to Gigafactory Shanghai, as FOX Business reported at the time. He more recently interacted with Chinese President Xi Jinping at a reception held in San Francisco in November. China remains a large market for Tesla despite facing competition from many local automakers.
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