NEW YORK/SHANGHAI -- Tesla CEO Elon Musk has fully launched a charm campaign to persuade Chinese authorities to greenlight plans to expand business in the world's largest electric-vehicle market, despite concerns over excessive competition.
Tesla CEO seeks to lift output in Shanghai despite official wariness of too much competition

Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrived in China last week, marking his first visit to the country in three years. © Reuters
NEW YORK/SHANGHAI -- Tesla CEO Elon Musk has fully launched a charm campaign to persuade Chinese authorities to greenlight plans to expand business in the world's largest electric-vehicle market, despite concerns over excessive competition.