Musk visited China again after three years, stating that he opposes "decoupling and chain breaking" and is willing to continue expanding his business in China

On the 30th, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang met with Tesla CEO Musk in Beijing. Reuters reported that the meeting took place several hours after Musk arrived in Beijing unannounced, marking his first visit to China in more than three years.
On the 30th, CNBC reported that Qin Gang's meeting with Musk coincides with ongoing tensions between the United States and China over technical issues. Qin Gang stated that China will continue to steadfastly promote high-level opening-up and is committed to creating a better market-oriented, legal, and international business environment for enterprises from various countries, including Tesla. Qin Gang also said that a healthy, stable, and constructive Sino US relationship is beneficial to both China and the United States, as well as to the world.   Timely "apply the brakes" to avoid "dangerous driving"; Be good at "stepping on the accelerator" and promote mutually beneficial cooperation.
Musk stated that the Chinese people are diligent and wise, and China's development achievements are natural. The integration of interests between the United States and China is like the inseparable relationship between conjoined babies. Tesla opposes "decoupling and chain breaking" and is willing to continue expanding its business in China and sharing development opportunities in China. Bloomberg News in the United States stated that this statement is reminiscent of the statement made by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mercedes Benz Group Co., Ltd., Kang Linsong, last month: "Spinning off from China is a fantasy". Apple's Cook also emphasized the symbiotic nature of the relationship between iPhone manufacturers and China in March. These remarks are completely contrary to the actions of Western leaders in the United States, who attempt to gain the upper hand in the geopolitical game with China by exerting greater influence on the trade of key components such as electric vehicle batteries and semiconductors.
According to Reuters, sources previously stated that Musk is expected to visit China this week to meet with senior Chinese officials and visit Tesla's factory in Shanghai. On the 30th, witnesses reported that Musk's private plane had arrived in Beijing. It is reported that this visit comes at a time when Tesla is facing increasingly fierce competition from China's electric vehicles, and there is uncertainty about the expansion plan of the Shanghai factory. Tesla's investors question whether and how much the electric vehicle manufacturer will increase production in Shanghai. According to Bloomberg, Tesla's Shanghai factory currently produces up to 1.1 million vehicles per year, but its shipment volume has been far below this rate, despite Tesla lowering prices and exporting products to new markets including Canada.