Tesla's Musk meets Chinese foreign minister, who calls for 'mutual respect' in US-China relations
China’s foreign minister has met Tesla CEO Elon Musk and said U.S.-Chinese relations require “mutual respect” while touting the promise of the country’s electric vehicle industry
By JOE McDONALD
Published - May 30, 2023, 07:54 AM ET
Last Updated - Jun 21, 2023, 03:11 PM EDT
BEIJING (AP) — China’s foreign minister met Tesla Ltd. CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday and said strained U.S.-Chinese relations require “mutual respect,” while delivering a message of reassurance that foreign companies are welcome.
The two sides should “avoid ‘dangerous driving,’ ” Qin said. He gave no details of steps to improve relations.
Musk's visit comes at a time when the ruling Communist Party is trying to revive investor interest in China's slowing economy. Foreign companies are uneasy following raids on consulting firms and given the strained Chinese relations with Washington.
