14.05.2026 22:10
Elon Musk made a splash during US President Donald Trump's visit to China. Photos of Musk posing with Apple CEO Tim Cook and Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun went viral on social media. Musk, who appeared quite cheerful during the meetings in Beijing, drew attention by bringing his son along. The images were interpreted as signaling a new era in technology and trade relations between the US and China.
During US President Donald Trump's visit to China, tech billionaire Elon Musk drew attention with striking images. Musk's photos with Apple CEO Tim Cook and Xiaomi's boss Lei Jun became a trend on social media.
NOTABLE FIGURE AT THE BEIJING SUMMIT
As Donald Trump's engagements in China continue, Elon Musk, one of the world's wealthiest individuals, stood out as a prominent member of the delegation. During the meetings held in Beijing, moments when Musk met with key figures in the tech world were captured by cameras.
POSED WITH TIM COOK AND LEI JUN
The warm photos of Elon Musk with Apple CEO Tim Cook and Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun quickly went viral on social media. In the images, Musk appeared to display a very cheerful demeanor.
The presence of US and Chinese tech giants in the same frame has sparked claims of new collaborations in the tech world.
BROUGHT HIS SON ALONG
Musk's participation in the China visit with his son also drew attention. Musk, seen with his son at events in Beijing, received significant interest on social media for the family trip.
EYES ON US-CHINA TECH RELATIONS
The images from Trump's China visit were interpreted as a signal of a new era in technology and trade relations between the two countries. In particular, the sight of Musk and Tim Cook in the same frame, given Tesla's investments in China and Apple's manufacturing activities, attracted attention.