The Washington Post": Internal diplomatic cables from the U.S. Department of State show that U.S. embassies and State Department officials continue to urge governments of various countries to ease regulatory restrictions on satellite communication companies, with "Starlink" frequently mentioned specifically.

Soon after the Trump administration announced a 50% tariff increase on the country, Lesotho quickly granted Starlink a ten-year operating license.

The report also mentioned India, Somalia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Vietnam and other countries, which have reached agreements or provided facilitation with Starlink. Some countries' actions are even explicitly related to tariff negotiations, implying a potential "exchange" model: countries facing American tariff pressure may accelerate the approval of the entry of American technology services like Starlink to gain favorable positions or leverage in trade negotiations.

This seems to be a government action by the United States:

From the perspective of the U.S. government, promoting the global expansion of Starlink appears to have the following objectives:

1. Technological and commercial promotion: Assisting American high-tech enterprises in expanding their markets;

2. Geopolitical strategy: Utilizing Starlink's advantages in global connectivity, especially in responding to China's expansion in the digital domain and other competitors;

3. Trade negotiation tool: The cable content implies that the promotion of Starlink might be used as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations.

This approach has sparked numerous controversies. The core of the outside world's doubts lies in whether Elon Musk's close relationship with Trump, as well as the government's endorsement of specific private enterprises, blurs the line between foreign policy and commercial interests.

Critics believe that this practice may damage the fairness of American foreign policy and raise concerns about conflicts of interest.

On the other hand, supporters argue that, in the current intense international competition environment, especially in the high-tech field and the competition with China, it is reasonable and necessary for the government to moderately assist domestic enterprises in exploring overseas markets.


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