Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s fanbase in China stretches far and wide, but will fans’ admiration endure as he takes on his new role as Trump’s efficiency tsar?
New: You can now listen to articles.His office in Shanghai is adorned with books, SpaceX rocket models, and the billionaire’s most famous quotes. His calendar is dotted with get-togethers with other Musk fans – both online and in-person – that are occasionally held at Tesla showrooms or factories.
“I feel there’s a lack of high-quality products in this area domestically. While we see some good examples abroad, for the domestic audience, it’s not always convenient.”Musk, the world's richest man who also owns social media platform X which was formerly known as Twitter, has fascinated many Chinese netizens for years as his business interests continue to grow in the country.
That includes Qimen Hotpot House, a well-known hotpot shop along a famous food street in Beijing. Musk visited the restaurant in 2019 and it still continues to draw curious fans. “He has made significant contributions to China as well, and it seems like he has helped China in various ways,” a Beijing resident told CNA.
Others have said he would be a good thing for China – a point that some analysis videos circulating on social media have argued. “The problems or challenges of US-China are now quite deep-seated and they are structural,” he noted.
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