Tesla has been a dominant force in China for years, but now, a new Chinese automaker is challenging the American manufacturer.

A report claims that Tesla has sued "at least" six car owners in China over the past four years after complaining about mechanical issues.

Tesla has sued its own customers and journalists in China for defamation – and won just about every time. Elon Musk's company has pioneered an aggressive legal strategy there.

It’s not common for automakers – in China or elsewhere -- to sue their own customers. But Tesla has done so successfully in China, where Elon Musk’s company has used the courts and the patronage of a powerful leader to silence critics, reap financial rewards and limit its accountability.

she sits on the roof of her damaged Tesla Model 3 with a bullhorn outside a Tesla dealership in Zhengzhou, the capital of central China’s Henan province, on March, 9, 2021. Banner reads ...

Tesla has adopted a controversial legal strategy in China, successfully suing customers and critics, raising concerns about consumer rights.

China is one of the largest markets for EVs and there are many manufacturers wanting a big slice of the pie. Chinese tech giant Xiaomi came into the automotive space with their first electric car, the

Zhang Yazhou protested publicly that her Model 3's brakes had failed and caused ... eroding checks and balances in the U.S., Tesla’s record in China shows how it has thrived in a system where ...