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Chairman / President
Elon Musk
CEO / Managing Director
Elon Musk
CFO / Finance Director
Zachary Kirkhorn
Industry
Automotive / Energy
Website
tesla.com
Headquarters address
Tesla, Inc.,3500 Deer Creek Road,Palo Alto, CA 94304,United States
Stock Code
NASDAQ:Tesla
Year founded
2003
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US-China trade war

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From wavering policy to cost gaps, analysts say decades of state backing have given China a decisive edge over US rivals.

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Xiaomi’s refreshed SU7 turns up the heat on Tesla in China’s EV race

Updated SU7 model offers longer range – more than 900km (560 miles) on a single charge – and other advanced features.

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Beijing’s export controls are simply about following the logic of the market and geopolitics in the interest of the nation.

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Semiconductors

Chinese chipmaker Black Sesame’s Huashan A2000 clears US review hurdle

The chip has passed relevant reviews following nearly a year of technical clarifications and communications with US authorities.

Black Sesame said it is the only Chinese chip company to pass reviews by the US. Photo: Shutterstock
United States

China’s BYD dethrones Tesla as world’s top electric vehicle maker

A customer revolt against Musk’s right-wing politics contributed to a 9 per cent sales drop, allowing BYD to overtake Tesla as the top EV maker.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s oldest carmaker FAW buys US$534 million stake in EV assembler Leapmotor

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United States

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Robotics

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Mercedes-Benz buys US$191 million stake in Chinese autonomous driving developer

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The three-pointed star logo of German carmaker Mercedes-Benz. Photo: Getty Images
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2 Deep Water Bay homes sold for US$283 million in biggest deal in years

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Robotics

Unitree G1 humanoids go viral with synchronised frontflip and Musk endorsement

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Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s approval for L3 self-driving cars to stimulate slowing mainland market

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European Union

EU drops 2035 combustion engine ban in victory for its carmakers

Europe pivots to bolstering its crisis-hit auto sector in a major green policy retreat.

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Science

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SCMP Highlights

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Artificial intelligence

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Xiaomi

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Electric & new energy vehicles

EU launches 1st formal review of Chinese EV tariffs after VW Anhui’s submission

Bloc’s acceptance of a narrow review process from a manufacturer may give others hope that tariffs could be reduced or removed.

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Staff at a factory in Tianjin operated by FAW-Volkswagen, a joint venture between the Chinese and German carmakers. Volkswagen has been among the noisiest corporate objectors to the EU’s tariffs targeting Chinese electric vehicles. Photo: Xinhua
Indonesia

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Luhut Pandjaitan says China’s technological prowess and deep pockets made it an ideal partner for propelling Indonesia’s economy.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Tesla’s China plant sees shipment surge ahead of subsidy expiry

However, the rebound may not be sufficient to help the company reclaim lost ground in China, an analyst says.

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