In a move that signals a shift in its retail strategy, Tesla has closed its first showroom in China.

The showroom, located in the city of Hangzhou, was closed on October 31, according to a report from Electrek.

The move comes as Tesla looks to expand its footprint in the world's largest auto market and comes after the company opened a series of smaller stores in the country.

Tesla has been opening more stores and service centers in China, but it's possible that the company is rethinking its strategy in the face of stiff competition.

Tesla's China website now directs potential customers to its "experience centers," which are smaller than showrooms and do not have cars on display.

The experience centers are located in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen.

Tesla's move to close its showroom in China is in line with its strategy in other markets, such as the United States, where it has shifted to a direct-to-consumer model.

The move also comes as Tesla looks to increase its sales in China, which have been lagging behind its growth in other markets.

In the first quarter of 2019, Tesla's sales in China fell by 26% compared to the same period last year.

Local automakers like BYD and GAC have been making inroads in the Chinese market, and they're starting to eat into Tesla's market share.

Tesla has been working to expand its presence in China and has been in talks with the government to build a factory in the country.

The company has also been working to lower the price of its cars in China, which are currently more expensive than in other markets.

Tesla's shift to a direct-to-consumer model in China is a risky one, as the company does not have a strong brand presence in the country.

It remains to be seen how Tesla's experience centers will be received by Chinese consumers, and whether they will be able to drive sales in the country.

It's possible that Tesla is planning to move away from brick-and-mortar stores and focus more on online sales.

This would be a wise move, given the stiff competition from local automakers.

Tesla's decision to close its first showroom in China is a sign that the company is rethinking its retail strategy in the face of stiff competition from local automakers.