Elon Musk, head of Tesla and SpaceX, told officials in Beijing during negotiations with Chinese officials that he opposes weakening economic ties between the United States and China. It has been reported business insider.
“The interests of the United States and China are intertwined like Siamese twins,” Musk said in a meeting with Chinese foreign, trade and industry ministers, according to sources.
At the same time, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang told Musk that both countries should “keep the steering wheel in the right direction” in their relations, pointing to the importance of “mutual respect and mutually beneficial cooperation.”
“China always invites business people from all countries, including Mr. Musk, to visit China for a deeper understanding of the country and mutually beneficial cooperation,” a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said at a press conference.
Private Jet Mask landed in Beijing Tuesday, May 30. This was a billionaire’s first visit to China in almost three years, at a time of heightened tensions between China and the United States.
Weakening economic ties between the two countries could be a big problem for Tesla, which has important manufacturing facilities in China. For example, Tesla recently built a new battery factory in Shanghai. create a new company in the PRC.