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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Technology
Helen Davidson in Taipei

Taiwan politicians dismiss Elon Musk’s ‘ill-informed and belittling’ China comments

Tesla CEO Elon Musk talks to media
Elon Musk has faced criticism for suggesting China and Taiwan “figure out a special administrative zone.” Photograph: Odd Andersen/AFP/Getty Images

Taiwanese politicians have dismissed comments from Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, that allowing China to have some control over the island would resolve the cross-strait dispute, urging him to respect the wishes of Taiwan’s citizens.

Musk’s suggestion to “figure out a special administrative zone for Taiwan that is reasonably palatable,” given in an interview with the Financial Times on Saturday, was welcomed by China’s ambassador to the US.

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