Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently made a surprise trip to China, where he visited the country’s commerce and industry ministries. The visit comes as tensions between the US and China continue to escalate in the tech industry. Musk also met with China’s foreign minister, which caused Tesla’s shares to rise.

However, not everyone was impressed with Musk’s visit. The Washington Examiner criticized Musk for bringing the wrong message to Beijing. The paper claims that Musk did not address China’s unfair trade practices and instead pandered to the country.

Despite the criticism, Musk did give a major fact about China to the West, according to TheStreet. He reportedly said that China is the most important country in the world for electric vehicles and renewable energy. Musk’s visit to China highlights the growing importance of the Asian giant in the global economy, particularly in the tech industry.