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- Elon Musk was granted special favors to set up Tesla plants in China, a report said.
- But it leaves him exposed to leverage from Beijing, critics told The New York Times.
- Musk has pushed pro-China views on issues such as Taiwan.
China handed Elon Musk special privileges to set up a Tesla plant in the country, but it may leave him vulnerable to leverage from Beijing, The New York Times reported.
The Times on Wednesday cited former Tesla employees, diplomats, and policymakers who described Musk's symbiotic relationship with China's government.