Chinese Foreign Minister meets with Elon Musk in Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang met with Tesla and SpaceX founder and Twitter owner Elon Musk in Beijing. About it informs Chinese Foreign Ministry press office.

“On May 30, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang met with the CEO of Tesla [Илоном] Mask,” the statement said.

During the meeting, the American businessman said that the interests of the United States and China “are inseparable from each other.” Musk also noted the industriousness and intelligence of the Chinese people and added that Tesla is ready to expand its business in China.

According to Qin Gang, China’s development is “an opportunity for the whole world.” He also added that “healthy, stable and constructive” Sino-US relations are beneficial not only to Beijing and Washington, but to the whole world. The minister noted that China will continue to steadily promote openness to companies from all over the world, including Tesla.

Speaking about the cooperation between the United States and China, Qin Gang drew an analogy with driving a Tesla. “Put on the brakes in a timely manner and avoid “dangerous driving”, as well as be able to “push the gas pedal” to promote mutually beneficial cooperation,” he said.

Earlier today, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning statedthat China welcomes Musk’s visit and encourages other international business representatives to also visit the country.

May 29 Reuters citing sources wrotethat Musk will visit China next week. According to the agency, the entrepreneur will meet with government officials and visit the Tesla plant in Shanghai.