Tesla weighs sale of China business to pave way for potential SpaceX merger, WSJ reports

Tesla executives are preparing for a potential separation of its China business ahead of a potential merger with SpaceX, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.

Tesla weighs sale of China business to pave way for potential SpaceX merger, WSJ reports
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Tesla ​executives have been told to prepare for a separation ‌of its China business ahead of a potential merger with SpaceX, the Wall Street Journal reported on ‌Thursday, citing a person familiar with the ‌talks.

Tesla advisers have discussed possible options for a separation, including a spinoff, sale or closure, the report said, ⁠adding ​that ⁠it was unclear how quickly Tesla could spin out or ⁠sell the China business and that the plans ​could change. Tesla and SpaceX could not ⁠be immediately reached for comment outside regular business hours.

Earlier this ⁠month, ​Tesla CEO Elon Musk left the door open to the EV maker merging ⁠with his other trillion-dollar-plus-valued firm SpaceX, declining to dismiss the ⁠possibility ⁠and citing growing overlap between the companies.

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