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How China Made Elon Musk’s Celebrity Mom Its ‘Secret Weapon’

MAMA MUSK

From cocktail parties and red carpets to signing copies of her book for Chinese fans, Maye Musk is taking China by storm.

Mary Ann Akers
Mary Ann Akers 

Washington Bureau Chief

Maye Musk and China flag illustration
Illustration by Eric Faison/The Daily Beast/Getty Images
Mary Ann Akers

Mary Ann Akers

Washington Bureau Chief

maryann.akers@thedailybeast.com

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