What are the reasons for Tesla to build a factory in China?
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Tesla's reasons for building a factory in China: 1. Benefiting from policy support and cooperation with relevant departments. Tesla signed an investment agreement with the Lingang Management Committee and Lingang Group in Shanghai for a pure electric vehicle project. The agreement includes Tesla building a Gigafactory in the Lingang area, which will integrate R&D, manufacturing, sales, after-sales services, and other functions, along with related collaborations. 2. The Lingang area in Shanghai is one of China's six major automotive industry clusters, home to numerous auto parts and technology R&D companies. Establishing a presence here offers Tesla significant convenience for product production and R&D. Building a factory here can reduce transportation costs and facilitate collaborations with other automakers to promote its products, providing Tesla with considerable advantages. 3. Automotive R&D and manufacturing require a large workforce. Currently, China has a sufficient labor supply, and a vast pool of high-end talent is readily available in Shanghai.