#TrumpVsMusk Emperor & Merchant: Is History Repeating Itself Between Trump and Musk?

In Chinese history, Zhu Yuanzhang – the peasant rebel – received significant financial support from Shen Wansan, the wealthiest merchant of the late Ming dynasty. However, when Zhu ascended the throne, he eliminated Shen, fearing that such immense financial power could overthrow his authority.

Today, Donald Trump – a powerful politician with populist ideas – is facing a modern 'Shen Wansan': Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, who possesses immense technology, platforms, and social influence (X, Tesla, SpaceX...).