Musk’s new role under Trump stirs China’s reaction

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been appointed as the head of the new Department of Government Efficiency under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. This move has sparked a range of reactions from his Chinese fanbase, as Musk has a significant presence in China, where his business ventures, particularly Tesla, have found immense success. There are concerns about partisan criticisms over protecting his investments in China, adding another layer to the already complex US-China ties. However, Asst Prof Dylan Loh from NTU believes Musk could act as a “bridge” or “intermediary” in tech and science sectors between the two nations.

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