Elon Musk Cancels India Visit, Opts for China Trip Amid Key Negotiations

Musk's sudden change in travel plans highlights a strategic pivot towards China, potentially influencing Tesla's global market dynamics.

Elon Musk abruptly canceled a planned trip to India where he was to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announce a new Tesla factory, instead visiting China unexpectedly.
During his visit to Beijing, Musk secured approval for Tesla's self-driving technology and struck a deal with Baidu for navigational data, underscoring the importance of the Chinese market.
Indian media and opposition leaders reacted with surprise and criticism, viewing the cancellation as a snub and a sign of diminishing confidence in India's business environment under Modi.
The incident comes amidst a contentious parliamentary election in India, with opposition parties using Musk's decision to critique Modi's economic policies.
Tesla's deepening ties with China reflect a broader trend of American tech giants leveraging the vast Chinese market, despite ongoing trade tensions with the U.S.