According to reports from the US "Washington Observer", the British "Independent" and other media on the 13th, American entrepreneur Musk said in the podcast "All-in Podcast" that although Taiwan strives to promote its economic and political independence, it is still "part of China." This passage triggered discussions among netizens and directly attracted criticism from Taiwan’s foreign affairs department.

"The Washington Observer" said that Musk talked about multiple topics on this program on the 12th, ranging from criticism of the Anti-Defamation League to foreign relations and other political topics, including China-related issues.


“I think I know China very well,” Musk said. He has been to China many times and met with senior officials.

He then turned the topic to Taiwan and compared the relationship between Taiwan and China to the relationship between Hawaii and the United States. He insisted that Taiwan is "an integral part of China, but it is arbitrarily (considered) not to belong to China." He then referred to the "unification" policy, saying it was the United States that had "blocked any form of unification efforts."

"The Washington Observer" said that Musk also issued a warning to the United States, comparing China's "growing" military power with the "stagnant" military power of the United States, saying that China's military strength in the region will surpass the United States in the "not too distant future" and will eventually unify Taiwan.

Musk’s statement caused a lot of discussion. According to the Independent, Taiwan’s foreign affairs department was dissatisfied with Musk’s remarks and accused him by name on the

However, many netizens agreed with Musk’s remarks.

“I think he’s right. Of course China has sovereignty over Taiwan, just like the United States has sovereignty over Hawaii.”

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“This has nothing to do with American interests. Elon · Musk didn’t say anything weird, he gave an example that helps explain the reality of the situation. Not everything has to be politicized…”

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This is not the first time Musk has talked about this topic. The Independent said that in an interview with the Financial Times in October last year, he suggested that the mainland "develop a reasonable special administrative region for Taiwan", but he said that this "may not satisfy everyone." The U.S. Consumer News and Business Channel (CNBC) reported in May this year that Musk said in an interview that China's official policy on the Taiwan issue is to achieve reunification. This does not need to be interpreted between the lines, but should be "taken seriously."