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  In the event of war with China I think Musk would fall in line. His assets in China would likely be nationalized and he would have to choose the US or China. I think it’s pretty clear that while he needs China to make money, he doesn’t want to live there.
context: Not a bad idea.  Having means of communications are important to better defend itself against invader. >
  
  Not a bad idea for defense. A bad idea for astronomy and low orbit garbage. If every country/company starts doing this it'll get congested real quick. >
  
  Oops.  I forgot about that part. >
  
  This is the best tl;dr I could make, original reduced by 82%. (I'm a bot)
  
  
  Taiwan is working on its own satellite-based internet system, similar to Elon Musk's Starlink, amid fears of an invasion from China, the Financial Times reported.
  Taiwan's digital minister, Audrey Tang, told the FT: "We look at the Russian invasion of Ukraine and how Starlink has been used very successfully."
  Under the One-China policy, China regards the island as part of its own territory, even though Taiwan has been self-ruling for decades.
  
  
  Extended Summary | FAQ | Feedback | Top keywords: Taiwan^#1 China^#2 Starlink^#3 internet^#4 amid^#5 >
  
  Musk is under the CCP thumb also so can't trust starlink would be available when China makes its move.