How Tesla Planted the Seeds for Its Own Potential Downfall

When Elon Musk set up Tesla’s factory in China, he made a bet
that brought him cheap parts and capable workers — a bet that
made him ultrarich and saved his company.


Mara Hvistendahl, an investigative reporter for The Times,
explains why, now, that lifeline may have given China the tools
to beat Tesla at its own game. 


Guest: Mara Hvistendahl, an investigative reporter for The New
York Times.


Background reading: 


A pivot to China saved Elon Musk. It also bound him to
Beijing.

Mr. Musk helped create the Chinese electric vehicle industry.
But he is now facing challenges there as well as scrutiny in the
West over his reliance on China.



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