Musk knows US interests better than politicians

In an interview with the Financial Times, Elon Musk expressed concern at the danger of a military conflict in the Taiwan Straits, and recommended "a special administrative zone for Taiwan".

That prompted Qin Gang, China's ambassador to the US, to applaud him on Twitter. A peaceful reunification of China is of essence not only to the 1.4 billion people on the Chinese mainland, but also to the 23 million residents in Taiwan. It means they can finally enjoy a peaceful reunion with the Chinese nation.

But the biggest threat to peace in the Taiwan Straits comes from the other side of the Pacific. From the United States, or, specifically, from those politicians who dream of preventing the Chinese mainland's peaceful reunion with the island.