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Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Package Faces Challenge As Chinese Robots Race Ahead | Firstpost America  

November 14, 2025, 10:42 PM ISTFirstpost America by Eric Ham

Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, enters the global stage, capable of walking, learning, and mimicking human actions. Once seen as a futuristic demo, it now anchors Elon Musk’s trillion-dollar vision to build one million robots in a decade. While designed and tested in the US, mass production depends on China, which dominates critical components, large-scale deployment, and industrial infrastructure. Beijing’s strict rules on humanoid robots add uncertainty, forcing Musk to adapt or risk delays. The success of Optimus, and Musk’s ambitious AI-driven future, hinges on navigating China’s regulations, making geopolitical permission the most unpredictable factor in scaling his robot revolution. Watch this video to know more.  

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