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Autopilot requires a subscription system rather than a one-time buyout, otherwise, users will be hindered by the high price, Qin said.

If a car manufacturer is cheating, regulators should simply disqualify it from production and sale, Li said.

Ping An Property Insurance does not have a suspension of insurance coverage for new Tesla vehicles in some regions, the company said in response to a previous media report.

Ping An Property Insurance has refused to insure new Tesla vehicles in some provinces and cities, and its policy has been tightened for those who already have insurance contracts with the company and need to renew their policies, Sina Tech reported.

One day after insisting on "no compromise," Tesla made a 180-degree turn in its attitude toward an owner who defended her rights at an auto show.

In a commentary published Tuesday, Xinhua News Agency said the arrogant response from a Tesla executive gave little sense of sincerity in solving the problem.

Grace Tao said Tesla will strictly comply with Chinese laws and regulations when collecting data in China, "All sensors are set up to make driving safer in the first place. In addition, consumers can actually choose to turn it on or off."

Grace Tao, vice president of Tesla China, said that the company has no way to compromise, which is a necessary process for new product development.

Tesla has reached a settlement with former engineer Cao Guangzhi, ending a two-year lawsuit that implicated the US EV maker's Chinese rival Xpeng Motors.

The voice control feature of Tesla vehicles is currently unavailable due to a temporary network issue, Tesla China customer support said on Weibo Thursday.