Musk praises Shanghai Tesla plant as 'gem', highlighting China manufacturing role

Elon Musk publicly lauded Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory, which has produced over 4.5 million vehicles, more than 45% of Tesla's cumulative global output. This underscores China's central role in Tesla's manufacturing and may signal continued investment despite geopolitical tensions. The statement is a notable endorsement of China's industrial capabilities from a prominent US business leader.