Users of a Chinese social media network praised Musk, with some championing his call for a third American political party.

As Musk opposed the One Big Beautiful Bill passed by the Senate, Chinese netizens rallied behind him, making his rift with Trump a major trending topic online.

As Elon Musk and Donald Trump trade political blows, Chinese social media users are rallying behind Musk, raising questions about whether this is just fandom or a subtle geopolitical message. With censorship eased and hashtags trending,