China cheers as Elon Musk turns against Donald Trump & hints at launching America Party after Senate Bill sparks outrage
China's social media rallies behind Musk
Within hours of the U.S. Senate approving Trump's $3.3 trillion tax and spending plan—an initiative Musk had strongly opposed—the hashtag #MuskWantsToBuildAnAmericaParty gained momentum on Weibo, China's equivalent of Musk's own X platform. The tag received more than 37 million views.
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One user commented, 'If Elon Musk were to found a political party, his tech-driven mindset could inject fresh energy into politics.' Another user said simply, 'When you've had enough, there's no need to keep putting up with it.' A third summed up the collective sentiment: 'Brother Musk, you've got over a billion people on our side backing you.'
Why Musk is a popular figure in China
Elon Musk enjoys broad admiration in China due to his business achievements and ties with the country. Tesla remains the only major western carmaker that competes closely with domestic brands in China. Its Shanghai factory is the company's largest by output.
Musk also maintains a close relationship with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, and his mother, Maye Musk, has become a well-known online figure in China herself. Musk's popularity fits a broader pattern—Chinese readers have historically shown strong interest in American tech leaders, as seen in Walter Isaacson's biographies of both Steve Jobs and Musk, which became bestsellers in China.
Trump's image and China's unfiltered online reactions
While Musk gains respect, Donald Trump is widely seen in China as unpredictable and confrontational, especially given his role in escalating U.S.–China trade tensions. The ongoing spat between Musk and Trump has also provided material for humor and commentary online.
One Weibo user wrote, 'These two grown men argue nonstop over the smallest things – and the whole world ends up knowing about it.' Another joked, 'Every day, Musk is basically live-streaming 'How Billionaires Argue'.'
Surprisingly, these discussions have been left untouched by Chinese censors, suggesting that authorities may see value in highlighting perceived instability within U.S. politics.
Chinese users are watching Musk and Trump's rift closely, finding both humor and political opportunity in the American divide.
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