Electric car tycoon Elon Musk has recently met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, aiming to revitalize the Chinese electric vehicle industry. The Tesla boss and Xi were seen shaking hands in photographs shared on social media, emphasizing their desire for mutual prosperity.
Musk was also seen attending a banquet hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden, where President Xi expressed his support for Tesla’s expansion in China. Musk, in turn, acknowledged China’s progress in the new energy vehicle sector and celebrated the tenth anniversary of Tesla’s entry into the Chinese market. Of particular significance is the Shanghai Super Factory, Tesla’s vital global production hub and export center.
The meeting between Musk and President Xi occurs amidst China’s economic slowdown, the U.S. push to “de-risk” American supply chains from China, and increasing concerns related to China’s expanding security laws.
Photo ops and meetings with world leaders, however, invite a flurry of reactions on social media. Musk’s Twitter post received critical comments from various Twitter accounts, addressing issues like Uyghur genocide and the absence of free speech and prosperity in communist settings.
The C-suite was also represented at the state dinner, with prominent executives from Apple, BlackRock, and Pfizer engaging with President Xi. The discussions at the banquet underscored the significant role China plays in the global economy and the importance of cooperation between Chinese leadership and influential U.S. corporate figures.
The comments and engagement follow the ban of critical posts against the Chinese government in the platform, which has led to criticisms from different media and platforms. Allowing this hate speech to proliferate has raised concerns about the platform’s responsibility in curbing harmful content.
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