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Taiwan criticizes Musk for labeling it as part of China.

Taiwan Slams Elon Musk, Asserts Independence

After Tesla CEO Elon Musk characterized Taiwan ⁤as an “integral part‍ of China,”‍ Taiwan’s Foreign Minister ⁣ reacted furiously, saying Taiwan was “not for sale.”

During the “All⁣ In” Summit, Musk made controversial remarks, comparing Taiwan’s situation to that of Hawaii, stating that it is an integral part of China. Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu strongly disagreed, emphasizing Taiwan’s distinct identity.

Taiwan’s Stand

Joseph Wu highlighted the fact that X (formerly called Twitter) is blocked in China, and he questioned Musk’s support for such policies. He also mentioned reports ​that Musk ​denied Ukraine access to‍ SpaceX’s⁤ Starlink satellite network for potential military‍ purposes.

In response, ‌Wu tweeted, “Hope @ElonMusk can also ask​ the CCP to open @X to its people. Perhaps ⁤he thinks banning it is⁤ a good policy, like turning off @Starlink to thwart Ukraine’s counterstrike against Russia. Listen ⁤up, ⁣Taiwan is not part of ⁢the [People’s Republic of China] ⁤& certainly not for sale!”

Musk’s Controversial Statements

This is​ not the first time Musk has sparked outrage in Taiwan.⁢ In a⁣ previous interview with the⁤ Financial Times, he ⁤suggested that Taiwan should become a “special administrative zone” controlled ⁢by​ China. Taiwan’s representative to the U.S., ‍Bi-khim Hsiao, firmly rejected this idea, emphasizing ‌that Taiwan’s freedom and democracy⁣ are⁢ not ⁣negotiable.

China’s Influence on Tesla

China holds significant importance for Tesla, being ​its second-largest market and the production hub for half of its cars. Additionally, over one-quarter of Tesla’s revenue reportedly comes from China.​ In 2019, Tesla became​ the first foreign ‍automaker to establish an‍ independent factory in China.

Tensions Between⁤ China ⁢and⁣ Taiwan

The relationship between China and Taiwan has long been⁤ contentious. China considers Taiwan as‍ part of ​its⁢ territory, while Taiwan has maintained‌ its ⁣independence ⁢since 1949. The United States has ‍not officially recognized Taiwan’s‌ independence, leading to ⁣ongoing geopolitical tensions.



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