Elon Musk Departs Beijing: Tesla Clears Key Data Security Hurdles in China
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, traveled to Beijing for the second time in a year to meet with Chinese officials and secure regulatory clearances for the company's locally produced electric vehicles.
During his visit, Tesla's models passed China's data security requirements, marking a significant regulatory hurdle for the company in the world's largest electric car market.
Musk left Beijing on Monday after a brief stay.
A magnate flew from Beijing Capital Airport to Anchorage, Alaska, on his private jet around 1:00 pm (0500 GMT), according to Chinese state-backed flight tracking app Utrip.
The US electric car company is reportedly moving closer to Chinese government approval for use of its assisted driving technology, through a partnership with tech giant Baidu for maps and navigation features.
Despite competition from domestic firms like BYD, Tesla continues to sell well in China, and is looking to boost sales with features like "Full Self Driving," which must comply with strict data and privacy laws.
The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers announced that 76 models from six companies (BYD, Li Auto, Lotus, Hozon Auto, Tesla, and NIO) have passed the national computer security regulations for data collection and processing, including personal information and facial recordings outside the car.
Tesla's Model 3 and Model Y, manufactured in Shanghai, were included in the list that met the compliance requirements.
Musk left Beijing on Monday after a brief stay.
A magnate flew from Beijing Capital Airport to Anchorage, Alaska, on his private jet around 1:00 pm (0500 GMT), according to Chinese state-backed flight tracking app Utrip.
The US electric car company is reportedly moving closer to Chinese government approval for use of its assisted driving technology, through a partnership with tech giant Baidu for maps and navigation features.
Despite competition from domestic firms like BYD, Tesla continues to sell well in China, and is looking to boost sales with features like "Full Self Driving," which must comply with strict data and privacy laws.
The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers announced that 76 models from six companies (BYD, Li Auto, Lotus, Hozon Auto, Tesla, and NIO) have passed the national computer security regulations for data collection and processing, including personal information and facial recordings outside the car.
Tesla's Model 3 and Model Y, manufactured in Shanghai, were included in the list that met the compliance requirements.
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