Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk made a surprising visit to China on Sunday and met with the country’s premier Li Qiang, according to Bloomberg. A bullish analyst said the visit could be related to the rollout of full-self driving in the country.
What Happened: Immediately after Musk landed in China, the billionaire met with Li, who told him that China is always open to foreign companies and that Tesla was a successful example of Sino-U.S. trade cooperation, Bloomberg reported, citing China Central Television.
The Tesla chief arrived in China at a Gulfstream registered to SpaceX at 2 p.m. local time, the report said.
Musk reportedly told the premier that Tesla was willing to deepen its cooperation with China. Musk also met with other high-ranking officials, including Ren Hongbin, head of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, the report said.
The Tesla CEO is also expected to meet with officials to discuss the rollout of Tesla’s driver-assistance system, Bloomberg reported, citing a person familiar with the matter.
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