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Now Elon Musk Is Telling China’s Censors About His Vision for the Future

  • Tesla CEO contributes column to agency’s official publication
  • Policy researcher sees Washington scrutinizing relationship

Elon Musk laid out a familiar vision for using technology to help achieve a better future for humanity.

Photographer: Justin Chin/Bloomberg

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Tesla Inc.’s Elon Musk contributed a column to the official publication of the Cyberspace Administration of China, the powerful agency that oversees data security for companies from Alibaba to Tencent and works with other government entities to censor online content.

The billionaire laid out a familiar vision for how technology can ensure humanity’s future for the July edition of the CAC’s official magazine, joining local industry luminaries including Ant Group Co. Chairman Eric Jing, who offered his thoughts on responsible tech development that promotes inclusiveness.