Tesla China moved swiftly on August 26 to squash online rumors that it was pulling the plug on its Full Self-Driving efforts in the country. The company called the claims flat-out false, confirmed that its Shanghai data center is running normally, and said it’s actively hiring for driver-assistance roles.
Then, in a move that suggests Tesla really wasn’t amused, it reported the rumors to police authorities.
What the rumors claimed, and what Tesla said
The online chatter alleged that Tesla had vacated its Shanghai…