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news Scmp World 2026-05-19

Elon Musk's Post on Chinese Infrastructure Sparks Renewed Debate

Elon Musk has reignited a debate by sharing a video of China's Chongqing East Railway Station, highlighting Chinese infrastructure to a global audience. The post has garnered millions of views, sparking discussions about China's development.


Tech billionaire Elon Musk is once again using his massive social media megaphone to trumpet Chinese infrastructure to an international audience. On Monday, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla reposted on X, which he owns, a nearly six-minute video of Chongqing East Railway Station in southwestern China, drawing millions of views within hours. It was uncertain whether Musk was currently in Chongqing, China’s “mountain city” known for its spicy hotpot and one of the country’s most popular tourist...

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