Elon Musk Is Feted in China After Spurring Nation’s EV Rise

Chinese officials welcome visiting Tesla CEO and talk up business ties despite U.S. tensions

Elon Musk visited Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai and met with senior Chinese officials during his first trip to China in three years. Photo: Tesla

SHANGHAI—Elon Musk was welcomed enthusiastically by top Chinese officials this week in a visit that demonstrated Tesla’s commitment to the country that it helped push to become a world leader in electric vehicles.

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