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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc., said on Saturday that his company would be shut down if his cars were used to spy, and his first comment on news that China’s military had banned Teslas from its facilities.
“There is a very strong incentive for us to be very confidential with any information,” Musk said during a virtual discussion on a prominent Chinese forum. “If Tesla uses cars to spy on China or anywhere else, we will be shut down.”
Sources told Reuters on Friday that the Chinese military had banned Tesla cars from entering its complex, citing security room over cameras installed on the vehicles.
| Ticker | Safety | Last | Alter | Alter% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSLA | TESLA, INC. | 654.87 | +1.71 | + 0.26% |
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These restrictions arose because top Chinese and US diplomats held a controversial meeting in Alaska, the first such interaction since US President Joe Biden in January.
Musk has insisted on greater mutual trust between the two largest economies in the world. In his remarks to the China Development Forum, a foundation under the State Council is presented on a high society.
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc., said on Saturday that his company would be shut down if his cars were used to spy, and his first comment on news that China’s military had banned Teslas from its facilities. (AP Photo / David Zalubowski)
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He held a discussion panel with Xue Qikun, a Chinese quantum physicist who heads the Southern University of Science and Technology.
In China, the world’s largest car market and a major battlefield for electric vehicles, Tesla sold 147,445 vehicles last year, 30% of its total. However, this year it is facing more competition from local competitors from Nio Inc to Geely.
Musk has insisted on greater mutual trust between the two largest economies in the world. In his remarks to the China Development Forum, a foundation under the State Council is presented on a high society. (Hannibal Hanschke / Pool photo via AP, file)
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Musk has made several sensational appearances in China, where Tesla as well as EVs sell. In 2019, he discussed Mars and artificial intelligence with Alibaba’s outspoken founder Jack Ma.
During a delivery event last year for China-made Model 3 sedans, Musk enthusiastically danced on stage and took off his jacket in a storm on social media.