In a big relief for Tesla, its vehicles passed the key test of compliance with China’s data security rules as its billionaire CEO Elon Musk who air dashed to Beijing on Sunday met Premier Li Qiang to press for all clear approval for his cars which faced stiff competition from local rivals. Musk’s Tesla, which in recent months faced entry bans in Chinese government-affiliated buildings besides military bases due to security concerns over data leaks, “passed” the security assessment by a state-owned Chinese industrial association on Monday.
