China’s Xi says he support Tesla’s development in the country

Tesla China-made Model 3 vehicles are seen during a delivery event at its factory in Shanghai, China January 7, 2020. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Companies Tesla Inc Follow BEIJING, Nov 16 (Reuters) – China’s President Xi Jinping told Tesla (TSLA.O) CEO Elon Musk that he supports Tesla’s development in China, according to a statement from the auto maker’s Weibo Account on Thursday. Musk expressed his gratitude, and praised the rapid development of China’s new energy vehicle sector, according to the statement. Xi met Musk on Nov. 15 in San Francisco. Reporting by Beijing newsroom; Editing by Christian Schmollinger…