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Maye Musk, mother of Elon Musk, has become a prominent figure in China, amassing over 600,000 followers on the Chinese social media app RedNote. Known as a ‘silver influencer,’ she has built a largely apolitical reputation as a fashion model and book author in China, frequently featured in state media. Her presence in China contrasts with her political engagements in the US, where she has been involved in events with high-profile figures like Melania and Ivanka Trump. This dual engagement comes at a time when US-China relations are tense, with new tariffs impacting American businesses operating in China. Despite these tensions, Maye continues to support Tesla’s business ventures in China, as seen in her past interactions with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.