TOKYO -- In stark contrast to other U.S. carmakers, Tesla CEO Elon Musk touted China as a platform for future growth as the electric vehicle manufacturer unveiled a surprise return to profits on Thursday that sent its shares soaring.
Elon Musk extols new Shanghai Gigafactory as 'template for future growth'

Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory was built in 10 months, which the company said was a record for "any factories of this magnitude in history." © Reuters
TOKYO -- In stark contrast to other U.S. carmakers, Tesla CEO Elon Musk touted China as a platform for future growth as the electric vehicle manufacturer unveiled a surprise return to profits on Thursday that sent its shares soaring.