Reuters reveals Shanghai authorities helped Tesla reopen factory, letter shows

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Reuters revealed Shanghai authorities helped Tesla transport over 6,000 workers and carry out necessary disinfection work to reopen its factory last month amid the city’s lockdown. A letter that Tesla sent to local officials, seen by Reuters, outlined the lengths to which the city went to help the U.S. automaker, indicating Tesla’s importance to Shanghai as the city tries to restart business while curbing the spread of COVID-19.