TAIPEI -- Tesla has told suppliers to start building components and parts outside of both China and Taiwan by as early as next year due to rising geopolitical uncertainties, Nikkei Asia has learned.
Move comes amid rising geopolitical tensions and competition from Chinese rivals
A Tesla factory in Shanghai. China is a major market and production hub for the U.S. EV maker. © Reuters
TAIPEI -- Tesla has told suppliers to start building components and parts outside of both China and Taiwan by as early as next year due to rising geopolitical uncertainties, Nikkei Asia has learned.