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Musk praises Xi as 'great leader' on Chinese state TV ahead of Trump summit

Tesla CEO lauds Chinese president's economic record in CCTV interview hours before Xi meets Trump at White House.

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What to know

  • Musk gave rare on-camera praise to Xi Jinping on Chinese state television, calling him a "great leader" and lauding China's economic development.
  • The comments come hours before Xi departs for a summit with Trump, where Musk is scheduled to attend a White House state dinner.
  • Musk's dual roles—as Tesla CEO with major Shanghai operations and SpaceX head (a Pentagon contractor)—make his China praise potentially sensitive in Washington.

“It's also obvious to see just walking around the streets, the prosperity of the average Chinese citizen has increased tremendously.”

Elon Musk, Tesla CEO · SCMP ↗ · Sep 22

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Musk praises Xi as 'great leader' on Chinese state TV ahead of Trump summit
Independent UK

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    Coverage notes Musk scheduled for White House state dinner with Xi

    Media reports confirm that Musk is scheduled to attend a White House state dinner hosted by President Donald Trump for Xi Jinping on Thursday. The meeting represents the second summit this year between the leaders of the world's two largest economies.

    “Tesla's Shanghai factory is a gem and it's beautiful, actually, if anyone's ever been there.”
    — Elon Musk, Tesla CEO · source
    1. 2 outlets Elon Musk hails Xi as ‘great leader’ in glowing Chinese state TV interview

      first by Independent UK, 1d ago · also Breitbart

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    Musk praises Xi on Chinese state TV

    Tesla CEO Elon Musk gave an interview to CCTV, China's state broadcaster, calling Xi Jinping a "great leader" and "very capable." Musk highlighted China's economic development and the increased prosperity of Chinese citizens under Xi's leadership, noting he had seen improvements firsthand.

    “He seems like a great leader. Under his tenure, China has prospered immensely. I've seen it first hand.”
    — Elon Musk

    1. 2 outlets first by SCMP China, 1d ago · also SCMP · read ↗