Elon Musk praised China’s genocidal dictator Xi Jinping as a “great leader” in an interview broadcast Wednesday on Chinese state television network CCTV. Musk pointed to the “increased prosperity of the average Chinese citizen” as a sign of Xi’s skill as a leader.
\n\nThe Independent reports that the Tesla CEO’s comments aired a day before Xi is expected at a White House state dinner hosted by President Donald Trump on Thursday. It is the second summit this year between the leaders of the world’s two largest economies, and Musk is expected to attend as well.
\n\nMusk credited Xi with China’s economic growth. “Under his tenure, China has prospered immensely,” he said, adding that the change was visible to him in person: “It’s also obvious to see that, just walking around the streets, the increased prosperity of the average Chinese citizen.”
\n\nHe also praised Tesla’s operations in Shanghai, home to the company’s main production hub and its largest export center worldwide, calling the team there “incredibly talented, hardworking and trustworthy.” The factory itself got similar treatment: “Tesla’s Shanghai factory is a gem and it’s beautiful, actually, if anyone’s ever been there.”
\n\nMusk also praised China’s AI industry which is locked in…
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