Elon Musk praises Xi Jinping as great leader in interview with Chinese state television

During an interview with Chinese state television network CCTV, Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk hailed Chinese President Xi Jinping as a "great leader." Musk highlighted the progress he saw in China, which he attributed to Xi's governance. The American enterpreneur also commented on his team working at Tesla's Shanghai plant, noting them to be "talented, hardworking and trustworthy" and called the factory a "gem."