n one of the strangest twists of 2025, China is backing Elon Musk in his feud with Donald Trump. Yes—China, the tightly controlled state, is cheering for the chaos-loving billionaire as he flirts with launching a new political party. Chinese social media is exploding with support, calling Musk a “brother” and backing him against Trump’s threat to deport him. But why? This story goes beyond politics—into Tesla’s factories, billion-dollar loans, silent diplomacy, and a years-long charm offensive. Has Musk become China’s favourite foreign billionaire? And what does Beijing stand to gain from it?
