Chinese Social Media Users Side with Musk in Trump-Musk Feud

The public fallout between President Trump and Elon Musk has captivated Chinese social media users, with many expressing support for Musk over Trump.

THE DRAMA:
• Musk threatened to create a new "America Party" if Trump's spending bill passed the Senate.
• Musk called the legislation "insane" and vowed to unseat lawmakers who supported it
• The bill is expected to add $3.3 trillion to US national debt

CHINESE REACTION:

• Hashtag #MuskWantsToBuildAnAmericaParty went viral on Weibo with 37+ million views
• Users praised Musk's "tech-driven mindset" and potential to bring "fresh energy" to politics
• One comment: "Brother Musk, you've got over a billion people on our side backing you"

WHY MUSK IS POPULAR IN CHINA:

• Tesla is the only Western car brand competitive with Chinese companies
• Tesla's largest factory is in Shanghai
• Musk has close ties with Chinese Premier Li Qiang
• His mother, Maye Musk, is also a Chinese social media celebrity
• Follows the pattern of Chinese admiration for US tech innovators like Steve Jobs

TRUMP'S IMAGE:

• Viewed as unpredictable and responsible for aggressive trade wars with China
• Some users criticized both men as acting childishly

The fact that Chinese censors are allowing this discussion suggests they may view US political chaos as beneficial to China's interests.