Musk Dismisses Report on Potential Sale of Tesla's China Business
Elon Musk has dismissed as 'absurdly fake news' a report by The Wall Street Journal suggesting that Tesla executives were preparing for the separation of its Chinese business ahead of a potential merger with SpaceX. According to the original article, internal discussions at Tesla indicated possible plans to spin off operations in China before any deal could proceed. The denial from Musk highlights ongoing speculation about strategic moves involving both Tesla and SpaceX amid growing interest in their integration or collaboration. The report had raised questions among investors regarding the future of Tesla's international presence and its relationship with other ventures led by Musk, but no concrete evidence has been provided to support these claims at this time. The market reaction remains cautious as such reports can influence investor sentiment despite being refuted.
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