China, Trump and Elon Musk

Elon Musk had a pre-inauguration meeting with China, lining him up as a Trump-Beijing intermediary
On the same day, Han had a separate meeting with Elon Musk, a close ally of Trump who also has a strong link with China thanks to his business interests there. Musk and Han discussed issues including trade and investment,
China’s Vice President Meets With Elon Musk and J.D. Vance Ahead of Trump Inauguration
Han Zheng, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s envoy at Trump’s Inauguration, discussed fentanyl, trade, and technology with Vance and Musk.
Elon Musk complains about China ban on X as Donald Trump prepares TikTok reprieve
Elon Musk has objected to a lack of reciprocity in the US-China tech relationship, a rare criticism from the billionaire on issues sensitive to Beijing after US president-elect Donald Trump prepared to offer a reprieve to TikTok on a ban in the US.
Polls show views souring on Elon Musk as Trump’s wingman
There are already signs that Elon Musk’s marriage of convenience to President Donald Trump could be a fraught union. Musk turned more than a few heads by taking the lead on defeating a government spending bill last month — Trump doesn’t like being overshadowed — and undercutting a just-announced White House AI project last week.
Elon Musk Responds to Reports Susie Wiles Is Limiting Access to Trump
The billionaire appeared to laugh at the suggestion Trump's chief of staff is blocking Musk's access to the president.
Trump Picks Sides in Elon Musk Feud—And It’s Not With the ‘First Buddy’
President Donald Trump has praised U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, striking the complete opposite tone of his billionaire ally Elon Musk, who has called for the British leader’s ouster. Speaking to reporters on board Air Force One on Saturday,
GOP official loses job after mimicking Elon Musk's salute
An elected official in Pennsylvania got bounced out of office for posting her own version of Elon Musk's salute. Towamencin Township supervisor Laura Smith resigned Saturday after posting a TikTok video of herself mimicking the arm gesture that many say resembled a Nazi salute,
SNL Mocks Elon Musk's 'Salute' at Donald Trump Inauguration
Musk's gesture, which some called a "Nazi salute," sparked outrage among Democratic lawmakers, as well as politicians in Europe.
Here’s What Elon Musk Told China’s Vice President in Person
China’s Vice President Han Zheng touched down in the U.S. as President Xi Jinping’s special representative and quickly made ...
Trump Defends Elon Musk's "Hatred" Of Sam Altman: "I Have Certain Hatreds Of People Too"
President Donald Trump was asked to address Elon Musk's criticism of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at an Oval Office press ...
What Musk’s Tweets Reveal About His Relationship With China
As Elon Musk grew Tesla’s business in China, he publicly cozied up to its leaders on his favorite social media platform.
TikTok fight sets the tone for US-China relations under Trump 2.0
The Supreme Court upheld the TikTok ban, causing the app to go dark for half a day. Then, Trump issued an executive order to ...
Xi Jinping's China set to challenge Elon Musk's Starlink with THIS technology? Amid Taiwan tensions, it plans to...
Elon Musk’s Starlink, a decentralised network of satellites, has revolutionised battlefield communications by enabling ...
Why China’s Xi Jinping chose his VP Han Zheng to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration
For Donald Trump’s inauguration, China is sending Vice President Han Zheng. This comes after the incoming US president ...
Day One of the new Trump Administration, and things are looking good for China
It’s Day One of the new Trump Administration. As the new president takes the oath of office in the Capitol rotunda shortly ...
The Chinese president’s envoy meets with Vance and Musk on the eve of Trump’s inauguration
Han Zheng, who serves as an envoy for Chinese President Xi Jinping at the inauguration, “discussed a range of topics ...
Who is Han Zheng, the senior Chinese official who attended Trump’s inauguration?
Han has used the visit to meet with members of the American business community, including Tesla CEO and close Trump associate ...