 The paper says it's the first time the authorities at any level in China have made Teslas eligible for government purchases. The decision, which was announced in June, follows a visit to China by Elon Musk just two months prior. Musk met Premier Li Qiang on that trip. Teslas have been banned from entering certain government and military compounds in China, the fear being that the cameras and sensors on the cars could be used to spy. But recently, Beijing seems to be warming to the EV maker, which has a huge factory in Shanghai. John Ruich, NPR News, Beijing.