Indian-American Entrepreneur Criticizes Musk's Choice of China

Post by : Elena Malik

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In a recent social media post, Indian-American entrepreneur and author, Vivek Wadhwa, questioned Elon Musk's decision to prioritize China over India for Tesla's manufacturing operations. Wadhwa expressed concerns over Musk's choice, asserting that the Tesla CEO is "going to be the biggest loser" by favoring China. Wadhwa referenced a post by Theresa Fallon, Director of the Centre for Russia Europe Asia Studies, who highlighted the challenges faced by US and European automakers in China due to the transfer of technology and know-how.

Wadhwa revealed that he had exchanged emails with Musk a few years ago, cautioning him about the risks associated with manufacturing in China. He warned Musk that China would "rob him blind" and urged him to consider relocating Tesla's manufacturing operations to India, where the company could have dominated the market by now.

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Wadhwa's post gained significant attention, garnering over 87,000 views and sparking a discussion among users. While some echoed Wadhwa's sentiments and emphasized India's potential as a lucrative market, others defended Musk's decision, citing factors such as financial incentives and access to the battery supply chain in China.

This discussion unfolded following Elon Musk's postponement of his planned trip to India in favor of a surprise visit to China. During his visit, Musk met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, who praised Tesla as a successful model for US-China collaboration. Musk's agenda in China included seeking approval for the rollout of Full Self-Driving software and the transfer of data overseas.

Wadhwa's critique underscores ongoing debates about global manufacturing strategies and the complex dynamics between technology companies and geopolitical forces.

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