wp-plugin-hostgator domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home4/scienrds/scienceandnerds/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114ol-scrapes domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home4/scienrds/scienceandnerds/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114Source:https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2023\/06\/01\/elon-musks-pivotal-china-visit-diplomacy-supply-chain-and-beyond\/<\/a><\/br> On Tuesday, Elon<\/span> Musk commenced his high-stakes visit to China, marking his first since before the COVID-19 pandemic. In an era of decoupling, the Tesla CEO stands out as one of the very few Silicon Valley tech bosses who remain committed to China.<\/p>\n This commitment isn\u2019t surprising, given the increasingly pivotal role China plays in Tesla\u2019s ever-expanding electric vehicle empire. In Q1<\/a>, the country accounted for more than half of the carmaker\u2019s deliveries, partly thanks to its competitive pricing strategy. Musk is also unabashed about his support for China\u2019s demanding work culture<\/a>\u00a0even as the rigorous \u201c996\u201d schedule has drawn fire<\/a> from the country\u2019s tech workers in recent years.<\/p>\n Chinese people have reciprocated Musk\u2019s affinity. With\u00a0over two million followers on Weibo<\/a>, the country\u2019s answer to Twitter, Musk shares his thoughts and admiration for China, earning him the endearing nickname \u201cIron Man.\u201d His popularity extends to a man from eastern China who became an overnight sensation<\/a> due to his striking resemblance to the billionaire.<\/p>\n Musk\u2019s visit to China holds the potential to strengthen Tesla\u2019s ties with the world\u2019s largest auto market. As he busies himself with meeting high-ranking Chinese officials and core partners, we are compiling a rundown of Musk\u2019s activities in China and their implications for Tesla\u2019s future strategy for the country. The list will be continuously updated throughout his trip.<\/span><\/p>\n Bilateral relations took center stage on Musk\u2019s first day in China, as he received a warm welcome from China\u2019s foreign minister Qin Gang. The gesture indicates that Beijing attaches great importance to Musk\u2019s visit, seeing it as an opportunity to send Washington a message amidst strained diplomatic relations.<\/p>\n While Qin stressed that China\u2019s development is an opportunity for the world, Musk echoed this sentiment, stating that Tesla opposes decoupling or cutting off supply chains and is ready to expand business in China and share in China\u2019s development opportunities, tweeted the nation\u2019s foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying. Musk here seems to be reassuring foreign firms affected by the escalating tensions between the U.S. and China that the gate of the Middle Kingdom is still open.<\/p>\n
\nElon Musk\u2019s pivotal China visit: Diplomacy, supply chain and beyond<\/br>
\n2023-06-01 22:25:33<\/br><\/p>\nBuilding ties with China\u2019s foreign minister<\/h2>\n