Biden says Musk\'s foreign ties \'worthy\' of scrutiny
2 years, 2 months ago

Biden says Musk\'s foreign ties \'worthy\' of scrutiny

Deccan Chronicle  

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden Wednesday said that Elon Musk's ties with foreign countries were "worthy" of scrutiny, amid questions over the Saudi acquisition of a stake in Twitter as part of the tycoon's blockbuster takeover. "I think that Elon Musk's cooperation and/or technical relationships with other countries is worthy of being looked at," Biden said, answering a question from a reporter after a long pause. Last month reports emerged that the Biden administration was weighing a national security review of Musk's $44 billion takeover of Twitter, in part because of a key group of investors backing the buyout. Musk has also struck what's seen as a favorable public posture towards Vladimir Putin despite Russia's invasion of Ukraine -- notably by echoing the Russian president's talking points on the conflict.

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Elon Musk deemed a 'national security risk' by retired general
1 week, 3 days ago

Elon Musk deemed a 'national security risk' by retired general

Raw Story  

A retired general is warning the Trump administration that X owner Elon Musk is a "national security risk" whose ties to the Chinese government cannot be overlooked. Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré examined Musk's overseas business dealings with his companies Tesla and SpaceX and outlined why they could threaten American security. RELATED: 'He doesn't care': Elon Musk's call for 'more …

Mint Quick Edit | Trump’s clear about Musk’s role but what about free trade?
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Mint Quick Edit | Trump’s clear about Musk’s role but what about free trade?

Live Mint  

The extent of billionaire Elon Musk’s prospective political authority under Donald Trump had reached such heights of speculation that the US president-elect was constrained to respond to it. Referring to hoaxes, Trump said, “The new one is, ‘President Trump has ceded his presidency to Elon Musk.’ No, no… That’s not happening. The context of this extraordinary statement was Musk’s use …

Why Donald Trump And Elon Musk's Bromance Might Spell Trouble For Ukraine
1 month ago

Why Donald Trump And Elon Musk's Bromance Might Spell Trouble For Ukraine

Huff Post  

Despite his conflicting business interests, Elon Musk remains crucial to America’s efforts to support Ukraine in its war against Russia. “As long as he’s in favor with Trump, Elon Musk will attempt to to shape the outcome of Trump administration policy towards Ukraine and and what happens next,” Klain said. “He’s clearly interested in this and will keep trying to …

Before DOGE, Ramaswamy spent years attacking Musk for ties to China
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1 month ago

Before DOGE, Ramaswamy spent years attacking Musk for ties to China

CNN  

CNN — Vivek Ramaswamy, the co-chair of the proposed Department of Government Efficiency alongside billionaire Elon Musk, has a lengthy history of attacking his partner’s ties to China, frequently referring to Musk as a “circus monkey” and a puppet for the Chinese Communist Party. Trump’s statement last month announcing the creation of DOGE quoted Musk as saying that “this will …

Before DOGE, Ramaswamy spent years attacking Musk for ties to China
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1 month ago

Before DOGE, Ramaswamy spent years attacking Musk for ties to China

CNN  

CNN — Vivek Ramaswamy, the co-chair of the proposed Department of Government Efficiency alongside billionaire Elon Musk, has a lengthy history of attacking his partner’s ties to China, frequently referring to Musk as a “circus monkey” and a puppet for the Chinese Communist Party. Trump’s statement last month announcing the creation of DOGE quoted Musk as saying that “this will …

Where Elon Musk and Donald Trump's alliance could fall apart
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Where Elon Musk and Donald Trump's alliance could fall apart

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump and Elon Musk could fall out over China if massive tariffs are levied on the nation, it has been claimed. Donald Trump and Elon Musk became strong allies during the election campaign and Musk was made co-chief of the 'Department of Government Efficiency' - but they could still clash 'We have, right now, an $800 billion trade deficit …

Elon Musk's secret peace talks with Iran: Billionaire's status as key Donald Trump associate confirmed with 'positive' talks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk's secret peace talks with Iran: Billionaire's status as key Donald Trump associate confirmed with 'positive' talks

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk has met a leading Iranian official ahead of attempts by the incoming Donald Trump administration to calm tensions in the Middle East. The Tesla tycoon – appointed by the President-elect to lead a new US Department of Government Efficiency – spent more than an hour meeting Iran's ambassador to the UN, it was reported yesterday. It also comes …

In Musk, Xi will have ‘a friend with influence’ in Trump administration
1 month, 3 weeks ago

In Musk, Xi will have ‘a friend with influence’ in Trump administration

Firstpost  

Elon Musk’s involvement in Donald Trump’s new administration is considered good news for China, given the billionaire’s investment in the country’s Electric Vehicle market. The world’s richest man has enjoyed perks in China that were rarely offered to other foreign investors President-elect Donald Trump grabbed China’s attention after he announced that billionaire Elon Musk would help lead what he called …

Biden Accuses Musk of Being an Illegal Migrant at the Start of His Career in the US
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2 months, 1 week ago

Biden Accuses Musk of Being an Illegal Migrant at the Start of His Career in the US

ABP News  

US President Joe Biden criticized Elon Musk during a campaign event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, highlighting Musk's hypocrisy on immigration. Biden pointed out that Musk began his career in the United States as an ‘illegal worker’ before amassing his fortune and becoming the world’s richest individual. He also criticised Trump and the Republican Party for their failure to enact …

Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Putin since 2022, report says
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Putin since 2022, report says

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed one telephone call …

Elon Musk has met with politicians from at least 13 different countries: Here’s what he has talked about
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk has met with politicians from at least 13 different countries: Here’s what he has talked about

CNN  

New York CNN — Over the past three years, Elon Musk has met dozens of times with presidents, prime ministers, lawmakers, government officials and political candidates from around the world. “They’re going to the head of another state, basically, to make the commercial conditions better for their product, maybe to lobby on a certain point, but they don’t usually do …

Elon Musk and Donald Trump: The X CEO’s interview showed why other nations despise him.
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk and Donald Trump: The X CEO’s interview showed why other nations despise him.

Slate  

Among the bits of nonsense that best buds Elon Musk and Donald Trump traded Monday night in their glitch-delayed audio conversation on X, one especially concerning remark from Musk stuck out as a key indicator of his far-right worldview. In response to a right-wing commentator who tweeted the blatant lie that “mass migration and open borders” were responsible for the …

Elon Musk opposes US tariffs on Chinese EVs
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk opposes US tariffs on Chinese EVs

China Daily  

FILE PHOTO: Elon Musk in Beverly Hills, California, US, May 6, 2024. PARIS -- Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said he opposed US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. "Neither Tesla nor I asked for these tariffs," Musk said Thursday when answering audience questions via video link during VivaTech, an annual technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups in Paris. "In …

Musk opposes US tariffs on Chinese EVs
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Musk opposes US tariffs on Chinese EVs

China Daily  

A view of a Tesla showroom in Shanghai. On May 23, Tesla founder Elon Musk said he was taken aback by US President Joe Biden's decision to impose 100 percent tariffs on imported Chinese electric vehicles. So, in general, I'm in favor of no tariffs," said Elon Musk in response to a question on how he viewed the 100 percent …

Tesla CEO Elon Musk visits China during Beijing auto show
8 months, 1 week ago

Tesla CEO Elon Musk visits China during Beijing auto show

The Hindu  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk met with a top government leader in the Chinese capital on Sunday, just as the nation’s carmakers are showing off their latest electric vehicle models at the Beijing auto show. Chinese Premier Li Qiang told Mr. Musk that he hopes the U.S. will work more with China on “win-win” cooperation, citing Tesla’s operations in China as …

Watch Elon Musk's praise for China: 'I'm a big fan. I also have fans here'
8 months, 1 week ago

Watch Elon Musk's praise for China: 'I'm a big fan. I also have fans here'

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk in China: Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on April 28- apparently for a surprise visit to the country after having cancelled his two-day trip to India which was scheduled for April 22. Elon Musk in China: Tesla CEO Elon Musk, one of the world's richest people, arrived in China for a visit on April 28. During …

Tesla founder Musk visits China as competitors show off new electric vehicles at Beijing auto show
8 months, 1 week ago

Tesla founder Musk visits China as competitors show off new electric vehicles at Beijing auto show

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tesla founder and CEO Elon …

Musk's visit exposes malignancy of Washington's 'overcapacity' claim: China Daily editorial
8 months, 1 week ago

Musk's visit exposes malignancy of Washington's 'overcapacity' claim: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Premier Li Qiang meets on Sunday with Elon Musk, founder and CEO of US electric car manufacturer Tesla, at Diaoyutai Guest House in Beijing. Coming hard on the heels of the rather gloomy visit by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, whose agenda for his trip seemed to be to hype up the US administration's latest stay-away smear that China …

Tesla CEO Musk meets China's number two official in Beijing
8 months, 1 week ago

Tesla CEO Musk meets China's number two official in Beijing

Raw Story  

Musk -- one of the world's richest people -- arrived in China earlier the same day on his second trip in less than a year to the world's biggest market for electric vehicles. "It's good to see electric vehicles making progress in China," he was quoted as saying by a state-backed media outlet on Sunday. China's local car giant BYD …

Tesla CEO Musk visits China as competitors show off new electric vehicles at Beijing auto show
8 months, 1 week ago

Tesla CEO Musk visits China as competitors show off new electric vehicles at Beijing auto show

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Tesla CEO Elon Musk met with a top government leader in the Chinese capital Sunday, just as the nation’s carmakers are showing off their latest electric vehicle models at the Beijing auto show. Chinese Premier Li Qiang told Musk that he hopes the U.S. will work more with China on “win-win” cooperation, citing Tesla’s operations in China as …

Premier, Musk call for deepening cooperation
8 months, 1 week ago

Premier, Musk call for deepening cooperation

China Daily  

Premier Li Qiang meets on Sunday with Elon Musk, founder and CEO of US electric car manufacturer Tesla, at Diaoyutai Guest House in Beijing. Tesla's success in China has demonstrated that equal cooperation and mutual benefits conform to the fundamental interests of China and the United States, Premier Li Qiang said in a meeting on Sunday with Elon Musk, CEO …

Trump reveals if Elon Musk would support his re-election bid, admits he views Facebook as 'an enemy of the people'
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Trump reveals if Elon Musk would support his re-election bid, admits he views Facebook as 'an enemy of the people'

Hindustan Times  

Former President Donald Trump on Monday admitted that he met recently with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk at Mar-a-Lago, adding that he wasn’t sure if the X owner would support his second bid for the White House. Donald Trump believes Elon Musk may not support his re-election bid because they both have “opposing views” on electric cars. In a call-in interview …

How major American corporate leaders are defusing US-China tensions
1 year, 7 months ago

How major American corporate leaders are defusing US-China tensions

Live Mint  

Major American corporate leaders resuming trips to China and making efforts to defuse or downplay the antagonism between the world's two largest economies. Notably, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, recently visited Beijing for the first time in three years and held a significant meeting with China's foreign minister. While countries like Vietnam, Thailand, and Singapore were speculated as potential alternatives …

Tesla's Musk hails China's 'vitality' during Beijing visit
1 year, 7 months ago

Tesla's Musk hails China's 'vitality' during Beijing visit

The Hindu  

Elon Musk praised China's "vitality and promise" on Wednesday, Beijing said, during a trip to the Chinese capital in which he has met multiple government officials and reportedly declared he will expand his business there. Mr. Musk "expressed full confidence in the China market, and was willing to continue deepening mutually beneficial cooperation", a readout of the meeting said. Mr. …

Elon Musk’s visit to China should send a shiver down the spines of Western governments
1 year, 7 months ago

Elon Musk’s visit to China should send a shiver down the spines of Western governments

The Independent  

It says much about the status of Elon Musk that his private jet is constantly tracked – and when it left Alaska, heading for China with him on board, there was a veritable frenzy of speculation about his intentions. Musk has been meeting senior Chinese officials, among them premier Li Qiang, just when tension over China’s ambitions regarding Taiwan is …

China’s commerce minister meets Tesla’s Musk, promises support to foreign companies
1 year, 7 months ago

China’s commerce minister meets Tesla’s Musk, promises support to foreign companies

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s commerce minister met Tesla Ltd. CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday and promised to support the development of foreign companies, the ministry said. The commerce minister, Wang Wentao, said Beijing will “support long-term, stable development of foreign-invested enterprises in China,” according to a ministry statement. Musk “praised the potential of China’s development” and expressed willingness to “deepen mutually …

Elon Musk meets Chinese foreign minister on first visit for three years
1 year, 7 months ago

Elon Musk meets Chinese foreign minister on first visit for three years

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Musk’s first stop on the visit, which is expected to include a trip to Tesla’s Shanghai …

Tesla’s Musk meets Chinese foreign minister, who calls for ‘mutual respect’ in US-China relations
1 year, 7 months ago

Tesla’s Musk meets Chinese foreign minister, who calls for ‘mutual respect’ in US-China relations

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s foreign minister met Tesla Ltd. CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday and said strained U.S.-Chinese relations require “mutual respect,” while delivering a message of reassurance that foreign companies are welcome. “We need to keep the steering wheel in the right direction of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation,” Qin Gang told Musk, according to a ministry statement. …

Elon Musk meets Chinese FM in Beijing; says ‘mutual respect’ should be promoted to enhance US-China relations
1 year, 7 months ago

Elon Musk meets Chinese FM in Beijing; says ‘mutual respect’ should be promoted to enhance US-China relations

India TV News  

A day after multiple media reports about Tesla CEO Elon Musk's visit to China, he finally landed in the national capital where he held a series of meetings with the Chinese foreign minister regarding plans to boost the electric vehicle market. Musk, who has high hopes of getting bigger space in the Chinese electric automobile sector, asserted that the strained …

Musk meets Biden's top officials to discuss ways to ramp up EV production
1 year, 11 months ago

Musk meets Biden's top officials to discuss ways to ramp up EV production

India Today  

Tesla's Chief Executive Elon Musk met two top White House officials on Friday in Washington to discuss how the car maker and Democratic President Joe Biden could work together to advance electric vehicle production and speed electrification of U.S. vehicle networks. Musk met John Podesta, a Democratic stalwart who serves as Biden's senior adviser for clean energy innovation, and Mitch …

Musk, top Biden aides meet in Washington, talk electric cars
1 year, 11 months ago

Musk, top Biden aides meet in Washington, talk electric cars

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Tesla CEO Elon Musk and a pair of top aides to President Joe Biden met in Washington on Friday to discuss the electric vehicle industry and the broader goal of electrification. White House aides Mitch Landrieu and John Podesta sat down with the Tesla chief — who also owns Twitter and SpaceX — at Tesla’s office in downtown …

Elon Musk’s mother calls on critics to ‘stop being mean’ to him: ‘He gets a lot of hate’
2 years, 1 month ago

Elon Musk’s mother calls on critics to ‘stop being mean’ to him: ‘He gets a lot of hate’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk’s mother has urged the billionaire’s critics to “stop being mean to …

Biden says Elon Musk's relationships with other countries 'worthy of being looked at'
2 years, 1 month ago

Biden says Elon Musk's relationships with other countries 'worthy of being looked at'

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he thinks Twitter's top boss Elon Musk's relationships with other countries was worthy of being looked at. "I think that Elon Musk's cooperation and or technical relationships with other countries is worthy of being looked at," Mr. Biden said. The White House said last month that reports the United States was discussing launching …

Biden says Musk’s overseas links ‘worthy of being looked at’
2 years, 2 months ago

Biden says Musk’s overseas links ‘worthy of being looked at’

Al Jazeera  

US president’s comments come amid scrutiny of Saudi prince’s stake in the social media company. United States President Joe Biden has said Elon Musk’s ties to foreign countries are “worthy of being looked at” amid intense scrutiny of Twitter’s future direction under the billionaire’s leadership. Musk, the world’s richest man, completed his $44bn purchase of Twitter last month with the …

Biden says Elon Musk’s relationship with other countries ‘worthy of being looked at’
2 years, 2 months ago

Biden says Elon Musk’s relationship with other countries ‘worthy of being looked at’

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden said Twitter owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s relationship with other countries was “worthy of being looked at,” but declined to say how that could be done. “I think that Elon Musk’s cooperation and/or technical relationships with other countries is worthy of being looked at, whether or not he is doing anything inappropriate,” Biden said, …

Biden weighs national security review into Musk's Twitter takeover
2 years, 2 months ago

Biden weighs national security review into Musk's Twitter takeover

The Telegraph  

Joe Biden is considering launching a national security review into Elon Musk’s $44bn purchase of Twitter after the billionaire suggested that Ukraine should hand over occupied territory to Russia as part of peace talks. Twitter’s shares dropped 5pc shortly after US markets opened on Friday after Bloomberg reported that the White House was considering an investigation into some of Mr …

Musk’s China ties add potential risks to Twitter purchase
2 years, 7 months ago

Musk’s China ties add potential risks to Twitter purchase

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Elon Musk’s ties to China through his role as electric car brand Tesla’s biggest shareholder could add complexity to his bid to buy Twitter. Tesla Inc.’s ambitions in China might give Beijing that leverage to pressure Twitter to silence human rights activists and other critics or ease its rules on propaganda if Musk’s $44 billion purchase goes ahead, …

Hutong Cat | Will Twitter under Elon Musk give China the 'blue tick'?
2 years, 8 months ago

Hutong Cat | Will Twitter under Elon Musk give China the 'blue tick'?

Hindustan Times  

Serial entrepreneur Elon Musk is easily China’s current favourite in the star-studded line of western capitalists it has doted on like Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. In the times ahead, in the era of Twitter’s “absolutist free speech”, will we see more Chinese propaganda and less criticism, say, of its hardline policies in Xinjiang and Covid-19-control? “Based on what we …

Amazon's Jeff Bezos prompts China conspiracy theory after Elon Musk's Twitter takeover
2 years, 8 months ago

Amazon's Jeff Bezos prompts China conspiracy theory after Elon Musk's Twitter takeover

Firstpost  

Jeff Bezos’ comments on Tesla’s reliance on China comes months after a Reuters investigation in December 2021 found Amazon had ceased demands from China to continue doing business and grow the company in the east Asian nation Amazon founder and former CEO Jeff Bezos Tuesday responded to Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s $44 billion deal to buy micro-blogging site Twitter and …

Elon Musk slammed Tesla opens in Xinjiang China despite warnings of slavery and genocide of Uighur muslims
2 years, 11 months ago

Elon Musk slammed Tesla opens in Xinjiang China despite warnings of slavery and genocide of Uighur muslims

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Democrat lawmakers have joined Republicans in scolding Elon Musk for …

Elon Musk is trying to win China back
3 years, 9 months ago

Elon Musk is trying to win China back

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN Business — Elon Musk’s Tesla has endured a rough couple of months in China. The Tesla CEO lavished praise on China during an interview with state broadcaster China Central Television, where he pledged that the country would become his electric carmaker’s “biggest market” in the long run. “I’m very confident about Tesla’s future in China,” Musk told …

Elon Musk’s love-in with China may be over as regulators go after Tesla
3 years, 11 months ago

Elon Musk’s love-in with China may be over as regulators go after Tesla

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN Business — Elon Musk’s Tesla spent the last couple of years trying to win over China in a bid to conquer the world’s largest car market. “ deeply reflect on the company’s operational shortcomings and comprehensively strengthen self-inspection,” Tesla said in a statement posted on Chinese social media website Weibo in response to SAMR’s remarks. “We will …

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