Elon Musk praises Xi Jinping's leadership during CCTV interview
Elon Musk called Chinese President Xi Jinping an “extraordinary leader” in a televised interview, highlighting China’s visible prosperity and infrastructure growth.
During a broadcast on China’s state television, Elon Musk referred to President Xi Jinping as an extraordinary leader, crediting his tenure with a surge in national prosperity and visible advances in construction and infrastructure. Musk added that ordinary Chinese citizens appear better off when walking the streets. He also spoke positively about Tesla’s Shanghai plant, calling it a jewel and commending its skilled, diligent staff.
The remarks were made as Musk prepares to attend an official White House dinner with other American business leaders, coinciding with a summit between Xi and President Donald Trump. Additionally, Musk dismissed rumors that Tesla’s Chinese operations might be split in a future merger with SpaceX. The interview underscores Musk’s favorable view of China’s economic environment and its impact on his company’s operations.
Why it matters
Musk’s endorsement of Xi signals strong U.S. business ties with China amid high-level diplomatic talks.
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