It isn't. It has been for specifically the auto industry and it generally hasn't had any positive effects for the domestic Chinese auto industry. Their side of

It isn't. It has been for specifically the auto industry and it generally hasn't had any positive effects for the domestic Chinese auto industry. Their side of the partnership has been mostly sticking with assembly and lower barrier items whereas the drivetrain continued to be made in Germany. This is why China is having a better chance starting from scratch and leapfrogging in electric, and why Tesla is let to not partner with anyone.