Tesla CEO Elon Musk poses for a group photo with a crowd of workers at the automaker’s Shanghai Gigafactory Thursday. Photo: IC Photo

Chen Jining, Communist Party chief of Shanghai, shakes hands with Musk in the city Thursday. Photo: Courtesy of the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government

Musk departs from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport around noon on Thursday after staying in the city for about 14 hours. Photo: IC Photo

Musk leaves his hotel in Beijing on Wednesday, the second day of his trip. Photo: IC Photo

Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao met with Musk on Wednesday in Beijing. They discussed topics including economic and trade cooperation between China and U.S. and Tesla’s business. Photo: Courtesy of China’s Ministry of Commerce

Industry Minister Jin Zhuanglong exchanged views with Musk on new-energy vehicles and intelligent driving during their meeting Wednesday. Photo: VCG

Foreign Minister Qin Gang shakes hands with Musk in Beijing on Tuesday. The two discussed the development of China’s auto industry and relations with the U.S. Photo: China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Musk met Zeng Yuqun, chairman of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., on Tuesday. In 2021, the Chinese battery manufacturer signed a supply contract with Tesla that will last through December 2025. Photo: VCG

Musk’s private jet lands at Beijing Capital International Airport on Tuesday. Photo: IC Photo