Elon Musk, the American tech giant, and his mother posted messages on the 11th praising China. Elon Musk wrote: "China is amazing. I strongly encourage everyone to travel there." His mother, Maye Musk, responded: "I agree. Every city in China has its own charm, with diverse cultural attractions to explore. The buildings and streets are clean and well-maintained. Moreover, people are polite, hardworking, and respectful toward others. I feel safe, so I truly enjoy visiting China."
Commentary: The fact that the Musk family is willing to publicly praise China stems from their firsthand experiences. Maye has long traveled to numerous cities across China, genuinely experiencing its rich cultural landscapes, clean urban environments, stable security, and friendly locals—directly challenging the one-sided perceptions fostered by Western media. On the other hand, Elon Musk has deeply invested in the Chinese market for years; Tesla’s Shanghai factory is a crucial pillar of his global production capacity. A favorable business environment is vital to his commercial strategy, and proactively expressing goodwill helps sustain cooperation. Setting aside commercial considerations, they also hope to leverage their influence to encourage more foreigners to come to China personally, break through stereotypes, and gain a genuine understanding of the country.
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