1. Reflect on Tesla's publicity crisis in China. Explain the precarious situation in which the carmaker...

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1. Reflect on Tesla's publicity crisis in China. Explain the precarious situation in which the carmaker currently finds itself. Why is it so important for Tesla to ensure that its reputation as a ground-breaking leader in the global electric car market remain intact? How could its experience in China impact sales in other markets? 2. Unlike its competitors, Tesla was granted permission from Beijing to open a wholly owned production facility in Shanghai. Why did Beijing eliminate its usual demand thatforeign investors partner with a local company? What did China hope to gain by allowing Tesla to build its Gigafactory? How will other automakers operating in China be affected by Beijing's policy toward Tesla and what does it mean for future investment by foreign companies? 1. Reflect on Tesla's publicity crisis in China. Explain the precarious situation in which the carmaker currently finds itself. Why is it so important for Tesla to ensure that its reputation as a ground-breaking leader in the global electric car market remain intact? How could its experience in China impact sales in other markets? 2. Unlike its competitors, Tesla was granted permission from Beijing to open a wholly owned production facility in Shanghai. Why did Beijing eliminate its usual demand thatforeign investors partner with a local company? What did China hope to gain by allowing Tesla to build its Gigafactory? How will other automakers operating in China be affected by Beijing's policy toward Tesla and what does it mean for future investment by foreign companies?

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