Circulating online footage of Elon Musk showing him using his mobile phone to record himself during a high-profile summit event in China has made him the target of online jokes. The moment, captured during a diplomatic and business gathering involving US President Donald Trump and major tech executives including Musk, quickly spread across social media.
The clip drew attention because the billionaire was attending a meeting linked to discussions involvingtrade and technology relations between the US and China. While public appearances from the SpaceX and Tesla chief routinely generate interest, social media users focused less on the summit itself and more on his behaviour during the event.
According to reports, some social media users jokingly compared the billionaire's filming style to that of a content creator documenting a personal trip rather than a corporate leader attending a major international gathering.
The footage showed Musk appearing to use his phone while walking through the venue, a moment that some viewers interpreted as unexpectedly casual for the setting.
Internet users began circulating clips and screenshots while attaching humorous labels, with the description 'little blogger' emerging, according to a report byMandatory.
The reactions reflected a pattern seen frequently about Musk, whose public actions often trigger discussions beyond his business activity. Over the years, social media users have closely followed everything from his posts on X (formerly Twitter) to appearances at political and business events.
The viral moment arrived against a more serious backdrop, as Musk was among several high-profile business figures includingNvidia CEO Jensen HuangaccompanyingTrump during the China trip, alongside leaders from major tech companies.
Reports indicated that the visit involved discussions surrounding trade, artificial intelligence, and economic issues affecting both the United States and China.
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The White House travel pool report showed that Musk was one of the earliest to leave their aircraft after their arrival, joined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth. Jensen Huang followed shortly after joining the trip during a refuelling stoped in Anchorage, Alaska, perThe Wall Street Journal.
Source: International Business Times UK
