Twitter owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has called on U.S. policymakers to take China's threats of taking over Taiwan "seriously" seriously, as the nation is not joking about its intent to do so. In a recent interview with CNBC's David Faber, Musk expressed his concerns about the growing tension between China and the United Nations.
"The official policy of China is that Taiwan should be integrated," said Musk, adding that such a move would have negative consequences for "any company in the world." He also emphasized how intertwined the Chinese economy is with global markets: "No one really realizes that the Chinese economy and the rest of the global economy are like conjoined twins."
In addition to discussing geopolitical tensions, Musk touched upon Apple's recent decision to start producing some products in India. While acknowledging this development, he pointed out that it remains minimal compared to their overall manufacturing output.
"Apple has recently started doing some sort of small amount of production in India," said Musk during his conversation with Faber. However, he noted that these efforts are still insignificant at present: "it is tiny."
Musk urged American politicians and businesses alike not only to pay close attention but also develop strategies addressing potential fallout from an escalating conflict involving Taiwan. As both economies continue their interdependence, it becomes crucial for stakeholders across various industries worldwide ensure they are prepared for any unforeseen disruptions or challenges arising from geopolitical shifts.
With Elon Musk sounding alarm bells over these pressing concerns surrounding international relations and economic stability, it remains essential for government leaders worldwide – particularly those directly involved-between China-Taiwan-to carefully consider how best protect interests everyone affected by ongoing diplomatic crisis while working toward peaceful solution possible conflicts may arise future