- Elon Musk is getting a royal welcome in China.
- During a surprise visit to the country, Musk has been inundated with high praise, Reuters reported.
Elon Musk received a 5-star welcome during a surprise trip to China as the nation heaped praise on the billionaire, holding him in the same high esteem as $4.
$4 reported that Musk arrived in Beijing by private jet on Tuesday. It was the $4first trip to China in three years, making his visit a high-profile affair for members of the public. Musk's views on electric vehicles and $4.
Since arriving, Musk has been called "Brother Ma" and greeted by top ministers from the Chinese government's foreign, commerce, and industry departments,$4, with social-media users labeling him a "global idol."
People have also taken to Weibo to make recommendations to Musk on what food he should try during his time in China. A viral poll with more than 13,000 votes, seen by Insider, lists foods including Peking duck, street snack "tang hulu" and mung bean dish "douzhi" as options.
$4 on social media, seen by Insider, also show how Musk's menu at a restaurant in Beijing was customized with an image of the $4 logo and two dark horses accompanied by a Chinese phrase that translates as "the horse that surges ahead of the pack."
Reuters reported the evening included a 16-course meal shared with battery executive Zeng Yuqun at the Man Fu Yan restaurant.
The praise for Musk in China is in stark contrast to the $4 in recent months, as his ownership and management of Twitter drew criticism and praise alike from users of the app.
The visit to China by Musk also comes at a $4, as tensions over Taiwan and Xi Jinping's stance over Russia's invasion of Ukraine are threatening to boil over.
Musk has made $4 in recent years, seeing a big opportunity to sell electric vehicles to Chinese consumers. However, Tesla is facing increased pressure in China from growing domestic competition, Reuters reported.
The billionaire, who has previously called himself a $4 has not commented publicly about his trip to the country. Twitter is blocked in China.
Musk did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.