As global supply chains undergo digital transformation, major automakers are looking to deepen their integration into China's advanced manufacturing and smart supply chain systems. At the ongoing China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing, industry leaders underscored how China's maturing electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, technological depth and industrial scale are shaping the next phase of global automotive production. For Tesla, China is not just a market; it has become a core pillar of its global supply chain strategy. The company's Shanghai Gigafactory, now producing one vehicle roughly every 30 seconds, has achieved a 95 percent local parts integration rate for its Model 3 and Model Y lines. The company said the factory's output accounted for nearly half of Tesla's global deliveries as of June, with over 3 million vehicles having rolled off its assembly lines since its launch. Beyond vehicle production, Tesla is expanding into energy storage with its first overseas Megapack factory, also located in Shanghai. Officially launched in February 2025, the facility was built and operational in just nine months, with an annual production capacity of 40 GWh. Megapacks from this factory are now being exported to markets across the Asia-Pacific, further embedding Tesla into China's smart energy supply networks. (Source: Xinhua)