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November 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Now, a U.S. watchdog group is asking the FCC to act.
The group accuses Musk of being “vulnerable to exploitation, influence, and control by the Chinese government” - @michael-kan.bsky.social
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The group accuses Musk of being “vulnerable to exploitation, influence, and control by the Chinese government” - @michael-kan.bsky.social
More from @pcmag.com👇
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Group Urges FCC to Stop SpaceX–EchoStar Deal, Pointing to Murky China Ties
Watchdog group Frequency Forward says SpaceX should disclose its China-related business dealings before the acquisition can proceed.
www.pcmag.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Now, a U.S. watchdog group is asking the FCC to act.
The group accuses Musk of being “vulnerable to exploitation, influence, and control by the Chinese government” - @michael-kan.bsky.social
More from @pcmag.com👇
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The group accuses Musk of being “vulnerable to exploitation, influence, and control by the Chinese government” - @michael-kan.bsky.social
More from @pcmag.com👇
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These dollars have also come through loans from Chinese lenders.
@wsj.com reported that SpaceX received a loan from a bank backed by major Chinese investors, raising questions about foreign leverage into a key U.S. defense contractor.
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@wsj.com reported that SpaceX received a loan from a bank backed by major Chinese investors, raising questions about foreign leverage into a key U.S. defense contractor.
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WSJ News Exclusive | Elon Musk Borrowed $1 Billion From SpaceX in Same Month of Twitter Acquisition
The world’s richest man has more than once drummed up cash from his empire of companies without having to permanently part with shares.
www.wsj.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
These dollars have also come through loans from Chinese lenders.
@wsj.com reported that SpaceX received a loan from a bank backed by major Chinese investors, raising questions about foreign leverage into a key U.S. defense contractor.
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@wsj.com reported that SpaceX received a loan from a bank backed by major Chinese investors, raising questions about foreign leverage into a key U.S. defense contractor.
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Even Republican Senator Tom Cotton is concerned by Musk “chasing Chinese dollars” in his book earlier this year, as reported by @martinpengelly.bsky.social for @theguardian.com.
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Top Republican condemns Elon Musk for ‘supplication’ to China in new book
Exclusive: Tom Cotton, Senate intelligence chair, risks angering key Trump ally with harsh words for ‘tech titans’
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Even Republican Senator Tom Cotton is concerned by Musk “chasing Chinese dollars” in his book earlier this year, as reported by @martinpengelly.bsky.social for @theguardian.com.
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These concerns are not new.
@us.theconversation.com US noted in February that Musk has “deep ties to and admiration for China,” raising questions about how that could shape U.S. policy given his business dependence there.
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@us.theconversation.com US noted in February that Musk has “deep ties to and admiration for China,” raising questions about how that could shape U.S. policy given his business dependence there.
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How Elon Musk’s deep ties to – and admiration for – China could complicate Trump’s Beijing policy
Tesla billionaire’s financial entanglement in China raises the prospect that he could be the odd man out when it comes to Trump’s Asia policy.
theconversation.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
These concerns are not new.
@us.theconversation.com US noted in February that Musk has “deep ties to and admiration for China,” raising questions about how that could shape U.S. policy given his business dependence there.
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@us.theconversation.com US noted in February that Musk has “deep ties to and admiration for China,” raising questions about how that could shape U.S. policy given his business dependence there.
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An investigation into Musk’s susceptibility to Chinese influence makes sense ⬇️
“Musk’s SpaceX allows investors from China to buy stakes as long as the funds are routed through the Cayman Islands or other secrecy hubs.”-@josh-kaplan.bsky.social
@justinelliott.bsky.social @propublica.org
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“Musk’s SpaceX allows investors from China to buy stakes as long as the funds are routed through the Cayman Islands or other secrecy hubs.”-@josh-kaplan.bsky.social
@justinelliott.bsky.social @propublica.org
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How Elon Musk’s SpaceX Secretly Allows Investment From China
As a U.S. military contractor, SpaceX sees allowing Chinese ownership as fraught. But it will allow the investment if it comes through secrecy hubs like the Cayman Islands, court records say. “It is c...
www.propublica.org
November 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
An investigation into Musk’s susceptibility to Chinese influence makes sense ⬇️
“Musk’s SpaceX allows investors from China to buy stakes as long as the funds are routed through the Cayman Islands or other secrecy hubs.”-@josh-kaplan.bsky.social
@justinelliott.bsky.social @propublica.org
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“Musk’s SpaceX allows investors from China to buy stakes as long as the funds are routed through the Cayman Islands or other secrecy hubs.”-@josh-kaplan.bsky.social
@justinelliott.bsky.social @propublica.org
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In @theguardian.com recent coverage, NASA confirms that multiple failed tests and schedule setbacks are impacting this timeline.
It has reached a point where Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is opening the door for competitors like Amazon’s Blue Origin. ⬇️
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It has reached a point where Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is opening the door for competitors like Amazon’s Blue Origin. ⬇️
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Nasa looks to other companies for US moon program as Musk’s SpaceX lags behind
Nasa head said agency is opening up contracts for crewed lunar program Artemis after SpaceX had to delay timelines
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
In @theguardian.com recent coverage, NASA confirms that multiple failed tests and schedule setbacks are impacting this timeline.
It has reached a point where Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is opening the door for competitors like Amazon’s Blue Origin. ⬇️
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It has reached a point where Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is opening the door for competitors like Amazon’s Blue Origin. ⬇️
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