'I'm a big fan of China...' Tesla CEO Elon Musk after meeting Chinese Premier (SEE PHOTO)

Tesla has overcame several significant regulatory barriers that had previously prevented it from launching its self-driving software in China, clearing the path for a positive outcome from Elon Musk's unexpected visit to the US automaker's second largest market.

Tesla CEO Musk arrived in the Chinese capital on Sunday where he was expected to discuss the rollout of Full Self-Driving (FSD) software and permission to transfer driving data overseas, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.