The Tesla CEO has met with Prime Minister Li Qiang to promote autonomous driving technology
Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on Sunday morning and met with Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang to discuss the company’s further operations in the world’s biggest car market.
Neither Musk nor Chinese officials had announced plans for the visit, which coincides with the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, China’s largest auto show, which kicked off two days ago. Tesla is not exhibiting its models at the event and last attended in 2021.
Reuters earlier reported, citing sources, that Musk had gone to China to discuss with senior Chinese officials the rollout of Full Self-Driving (FSD) software and also obtain permission to transfer data overseas.
During the meeting with Musk, Li pledged that Beijing would “continue working hard to expand market access,” according to Chinese state media reports. It was not mentioned whether FSD or data issues were discussed at the meeting.
Honored to meet with Premier Li Qiang.
We have known each other now for many years, since early Shanghai days. pic.twitter.com/JCnv6MbZ6W
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 28, 2024