China

Tesla gets government approval to start manufacturing in China

Elon Musk in China
Elon Musk's previous visits to China helped Tesla get preferential bank loans and swift approvals for construction and manufacturing. (BLOOMBERG)
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BRENDA GOH
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October 17, 2019 09:57 AM

SHANGHAI -- Tesla Inc. was added to a government list of approved automotive manufacturers, China's industry ministry said on Thursday, as it granted the electric-vehicle maker a certificate it needs to start production in the country.

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