The county has some importance to Mr Musk, as this is his first trip to China since the COVID pandemic started.
His arrival in Beijing on Tuesday made worldwide news, and he has been followed by a massive media contingent who spy him heading towards Tesla’s car plant in Shanghai.
Musk met Qin Gang, foreign minister for China, within hours of touching down in China.
Musk has not made any comments about his plans for the trip, but discussions with officials over electric vehicle sales in China are expected.