Tesla CEO Elon Musk described Chinese automakers as “the most competitive in the world” in a pre-recorded question and answer session at the World New Energy Vehicle Conference in Hainan, China, on Friday. Praised. Musk is a great complement to the country that is essential to his electric car company, and comments were made when Tesla was trying to improve its reputation in China. “We have a lot of respect for the many Chinese automakers that have driven these (EV) technologies,” Musk said. In a three-minute appearance, Musk said Chinese automakers are the best in software and “shape the future…