Elon Musk's Cringeworthy China Moment: Faces, Food and a Lawsuit Shadow

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Elon Musk's Cringeworthy China Moment: Faces, Food and a Lawsuit Shadow

News (2 / 1) 14.05.2026 23:54 / Frank


Why Was He on the Trip?

It wasn’t confirmed why the billionaire joined the presidential delegation, though other top executives like Tim Cook, Blackstone’s Stephen Schwarzman and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang also attended. President Trump posted he planned to ask Chinese leader Xi to "open up" China to these business figures.

Legal Headaches Back Home

The outing comes amid Musk’s ongoing lawsuit tied to OpenAI. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez reportedly told him, "You are not excused," placing him in recall status after testimony. Reports say he left the country without formal permission. Witness Shivon Zilis testified about a past donation agreement and later revealed she had a child in 2025; Musk is believed to have fathered at least 14 known children.