Deutsche Welle reports today: "Ahead of the summit between the leaders of the United States and China, tech magnate Elon Musk gave an interview to a Chinese state media outlet, once again praising China’s modernization drive. In the interview, Musk stated that China has made remarkable progress, with its modern architecture and infrastructure serving as clear indicators of this transformation. 'You can clearly feel the significant improvement in living standards among ordinary Chinese people just by walking down the street,' he said. He strongly encouraged people to visit China, noting that there is so much worth seeing: 'It's impossible to convey the true essence of China through my words alone—it’s truly exceptional.'

Musk believes that trade relations between the U.S. and China will improve following the upcoming summit. He likened U.S.-China trade to 'a pair of conjoined twins, nearly sharing the same body; forcibly separating them would be extremely dangerous.'

Speaking about Tesla’s operations in China, Musk emphasized that China possesses a deep industrial foundation. The success of Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory, he said, is due entirely to the Chinese team. He praised their talent, diligence, and reliability, highlighting both product quality and production efficiency. He described the Shanghai plant as a 'treasure.'

In the same interview, Musk also shared his views on the future of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and humanoid robotics. According to Reuters, Musk is expected to attend a White House state dinner hosted by President Trump for Chinese officials, alongside other American business executives.

Commentary: Musk’s remarks reflect a divergence in thinking between segments of the American business community and certain political factions. While some U.S. political actors advocate for decoupling from China and fostering bloc-based confrontation, entrepreneurs like Musk—who are deeply embedded in real-world industry—have directly benefited from China’s complete supply chains and vast domestic market. They understand that abruptly severing economic ties would inflict harm on both businesses and consumers. His balanced approach—offering objective assessments of China’s development to Chinese media while preparing to attend a formal event hosted by the U.S. government—demonstrates a pragmatic effort to sustain corporate viability across both markets. Nevertheless, such voices remain confined to the private sector and cannot shape national-level strategic decisions. The underlying technological competition and geopolitical tensions between the two nations persist objectively. Whether bilateral relations can genuinely improve ultimately depends on concrete actions taken by the U.S. government.

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