Exasperated Elon Musk puffs out cheeks as he's surrounded by selfie seekers
Irish Star • • business
Key Points:
- Elon Musk was a popular figure at Thursday's Chinese state dinner, where several attendees eagerly sought selfies with him, including Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun and outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook.
- Musk displayed playful and somewhat indifferent behavior during the event, making exaggerated facial expressions and occasionally ignoring those around him while using his phone.
- The U.S. delegation to China included 17 CEOs, such as Musk, Tim Cook, and Boeing's Kelly Ortberg, accompanying President Trump to promote business ties between the two countries.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping assured American business leaders that China would continue opening its markets wider, emphasizing mutual benefits and welcoming deeper cooperation.
- President Trump encouraged the U.S. executives to expand their operations in China, personally introducing each CEO to Xi and highlighting their respect for and interest in the Chinese market.