news Scmp World 2026-07-30

'Shy' Chinese Chef Resembling Elon Musk Becomes Viral Sensation

A barbecue chef from Shaanxi province, China, has gained internet fame due to his uncanny resemblance to Elon Musk. Ma Jianping, 48, is drawing crowds to his restaurant but reportedly prefers focusing on his culinary work over the attention.

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