A billion people backing you': China transfixed as Musk turns against Trump
Briefly

Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s relationship has deteriorated, drawing attention from social media users in China. Musk announced plans to establish a new political party, the America party, in response to Trump's controversial tax and spending bill, which is projected to increase the national debt by $3.3 trillion. The hashtag #MuskWantsToBuildAnAmericaParty gained popularity on Weibo, reflecting Musk's support in China. His popularity stems from successful business ventures like Tesla, which has a major presence in the Chinese market. Commenters on Weibo expressed excitement about the potential impact of a Musk-led party on American politics.
Musk's pledge to found a new political party, the America party, follows Trump's tax and spending bill, which Musk criticized as insane.
The hashtag #MuskWantsToBuildAnAmericaParty went viral on Weibo, garnering over 37 million views just hours after the bill passed the Senate.
Musk's tech-driven mindset could inject fresh energy into politics, with significant potential for change, according to comments on social media.
Musk is widely venerated in China for his business acumen, with Tesla's electric vehicles being the only Western brand on Chinese roads that rival domestic firms.
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