ViewpointsOpinionBeware of Elon Musk’s New Ties to the Chinese Communist RegimeSaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintTesla CEO Elon Musk attends the Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory groundbreaking ceremony in Shanghai on Jan. 7, 2019. Aly Song/ReutersDave Sussman8/3/2020|Updated: 8/3/2020CommentaryElon Musk has been making headlines recently for his massive growth in wealth due to the sharp rise in Tesla stock. Many now note that the South African billionaire has overtaken Warren Buffet on the world’s wealthiest people list.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.