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Elon Musk Says Tesla Would Be Shut Down if Its Cars Were Used to Spy Following China Military Ban

"There's a very strong incentive for us to be very confidential with any information," Musk told a prominent Chinese forum during a virtual discussion, asserting that Tesla would be shut down if its vehicles spied in China or anywhere else. Sources have that the Chinese military has banned Tesla cars from entering its complexes, citing security concerns over cameras installed on the vehicles.

China, the world's biggest car market and a key battleground for electric vehicles, Tesla sold 147,445 vehicles last year. However, it is facing more competition this year from domestic rivals