He recently told the Wall Street Journal editorial board that Chinese President Xi Jinping respects him but also knows he’s “crazy” and wouldn’t provoke him.
But Chinese officials might also see potential for Musk to be a mitigating influence on issues such as tariffs.
Like other American business leaders, Musk has met with senior Chinese officials as Beijing courts international companies.
AP fileIf Chinese officials receive Musk almost like a world leader, the Chinese public treats him like a rock star.
Chinese officials have not been shy about making the connection between what Musk says and where he makes his money.
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