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Elon Musk and Tesla's Presence in China
April 30, 2024 | Indirect Indicator- Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, made a surprise trip to Beijing to discuss the rollout of Tesla's full self-driving software and the approval for international data transfer.
- Musk met with senior Chinese government officials including Premier Li Qiang during his visit. Li describes Tesla's growth in China as a successful example of long-term U.S.-China economic and trade cooperation.
- Although Tesla established its first factory outside the U.S. in Shanghai in 2018, it has not yet made its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software available in China despite being introduced four years ago.
- Chinese automakers such as Xpeng are developing similar self-driving software to compete with Tesla.
- Musk is seeking permission for data collected in China to be transferred abroad to enhance Tesla's autonomous driving technology.
- Tesla has sold over 1.7 million vehicles in China since entering the market ten years ago, making it the largest factory worldwide, and its Shanghai plant is the biggest.
- U.S. auto safety regulators have begun an investigation into Tesla's autopilot recall effectiveness.
- Amid his visit, Musk acknowledged the success of Tesla's Shanghai gigafactory and expressed a desire to expand collaboration with China for mutual benefit.
- Musk's visit to China, his second within a year, highlights the significance of Tesla's operations in China, Tesla's second-biggest market.
- The Shanghai gigafactory delivered almost one million vehicles in 2023, showing substantial growth from the previous year.
- Musk emphasized the progress of electric vehicles in China, aligning with the country's efforts to promote the adoption of new energy vehicles (NEVs), which saw a considerable increase in sales in 2023.
- Premier Li Qiang stressed the importance of developing core technologies, conducting forward-looking research to drive industry upgrades, and promoting a unified national market, fostering cooperation between domestic and foreign carmakers.
- Despite current challenges, Musk remains focused on expanding Tesla's EV offerings and autonomous driving technologies.
Musk's Visit to China
April 30, 2024 | Indirect Indicator- Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, recently made a surprise visit to Beijing, China, meeting with Premier Li Qiang to discuss Full Self-Driving (FSD) software and overseas data transfer permissions.
- Despite Chinese customer demand, Tesla has not yet released the FSD software in China.
- Musk is looking for approval to transfer data collected in China abroad to enhance Tesla's autonomous driving systems.
- Currently, Tesla's data collected in China is stored in Shanghai, as required by Chinese regulators, and has not been transferred back to the US.
- During his visit, Musk also met with government official Ren Hongbin, complimenting China's progress in electric vehicles.
- Musk's visit to China happened shortly after canceling a planned trip to India.
- Mary Barra, CEO of GM, made a surprise visit to the Beijing auto show too, while Tesla had no booth at the event.
- Tesla's shares have fallen nearly a third this year, reflecting concerns about the company's growth trajectory.
- Tesla recently reported its first decline in quarterly revenues since 2020 due to several production and delivery challenges.
- Tesla is facing competition from less expensive Chinese rivals such as BYD, amidst a global slowdown in electric car sales.
- Despite being absent from the annual Beijing auto show, Tesla plans to introduce more affordable car models next year.
- Tesla's market share in China fell from 10.5% to 6.7% in 2023, prompting it to further reduce its Model 3 and Model Y prices in China.
- Musk's quest to move Tesla's driving data collected in China for processing in the US could significantly improve Tesla's autopilot driverless car software.
- Approval to transfer data collected in China abroad is viewed as crucial for Tesla to remain competitive in the Chinese market.
Monitored Intelligence for China - Jan. 25, 2024
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广州龙卷风过境一日
Tornado passes through Guangzhou for one day
Beijing News | Local Language | News | April 30, 2024 | Extreme Weather Events
Summary: A tornado passed through Guangming Village in Guangzhou, causing significant damage to factories and surrounding areas. Five people lost their lives, and 33 were injured. The tornado affected four villages and damaged 141 factories. Residents and business owners faced challenges with water and electricity cut off, and many sought shelter with relatives. The tornado lasted about 10 minutes, leaving behind destruction and ruins. Most buildings destroyed were simple iron structures, while reinforced concrete structures remained intact. The aftermath of the disaster left individuals facing significant financial losses and struggles to rebuild.
UK-made hypersonic missile 'could enter service by 2030'
Evening Standard | English | News | April 30, 2024 | Geopolitical Conflict and Disputes
The UK plans to deploy a UK-made hypersonic cruise missile by 2030 in an effort to catch up with China, Russia, and the United States in developing weapons capable of flying at speeds higher than Mach 5. The Ministry of Defence has expressed interest in designing and building the missile in the UK for potential use by the end of the decade. Hypersonic weapons offer high speeds that can evade air defense systems due to their speed and maneuverability. The specific launch method for the missile has not yet been determined, but plans are in the early stages. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has committed to spending 2.5% of GDP on defense by 2030. The MoD has declined to comment further on the development of hypersonic missile capability, citing national security concerns, but it is actively pursuing hypersonic technologies to enhance UK advanced capabilities. The US and China are also believed to be pursuing similar weapons, while Russia claims to have used them in Ukraine.
美国出生人口数创45年新低
U.S. births hit 45-year low
Caijing | Local Language | News | April 30, 2024 | Demographics
The United States is experiencing a 45-year low in birth rates, with the total fertility rate dropping to 1.6, below the replacement level of 2.1. Factors contributing to this decline include the increasing demands of balancing work and family life, economic and social challenges faced by women, and changing societal expectations regarding parenting. The declining birth rates are impacting the demographic structure of the country and raising concerns about economic growth and caring for an aging population in the future. The trend of decreasing fertility rates is a global phenomenon, with many developed countries experiencing similar declines. Population growth in high-income countries is expected to rely heavily on immigration in the coming years.
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