Since 2023, Tesla has been actively working to obtain regulatory approval for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software in China. However, navigating China's complex regulatory landscape—spanning data security, geographic mapping, and safety standards—has proven to be a challenge. These efforts are now increasingly intertwined with the broader U.S.-China geopolitical dynamics, as regulatory approvals and data security concerns become part of the larger maneuver in ongoing negotiations between the two nations.