Musk Offers Teslas in China Online Through Alibaba

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, is expanding sales in China by offering the Model S through Alibaba's online platform. This strategy aims to accelerate sales without establishing a dealership network, unlike in the US. General Motors and Volkswagen already use Alibaba for sales. Musk believes China could surpass the US as Tesla's largest market.

How do the sales strategies of Tesla compare to those of General Motors and Volkswagen in China?

When did Tesla begin its sales in China, and what potential does Musk see in the Chinese market?