Tesla to step up innovation, expand business in China

Ren Yuxiang, vice president and head for the Asia Pacific of Tesla, talks during an interview in Tesla's branch in Beijing, capital of China, July 12, 2018. Tesla will deepen its innovation activities and expand business areas in China, according to the U.S. carmaker's Beijing branch. Established in October, Tesla's first overseas research and development innovation center, based in Beijing, will focus on areas such as software and hardware development, localization, China and Asia-Pacific data analysis, intelligent connected vehicles (ICV), as well as charging technology. (Xinhua/Luo Xiaoguang)