Tesla CEO Elon Musk has hit back at speculation from the Chinese officials after the military banned all Tesla vehicles from their facilities.
The South African-born billionaire’s electric car company has taken the world by storm with hi-tech features such as HD cameras, video games and cutting-edge navigation software. The Chinese military however aren’t as impressed with Musk’s innovation in the auto industry, citing security concerns about the data amassed by Tesla’s onboard computers.
China has been under intense global scrutiny in recent months over the treatment of its Uyghur population, with top Beijing officials eager to keep a lid on information leaking to overseas sources.
Musk was swift in stamping out the rumour Tesla was spying on foreign governments, saying his company would be instantly shut down if proven guilty. Speaking to an influential Chinese business forum via video link this weekend, the 49-year-old dismissed the commotion as hearsay.
“The negative…