Elon Musk's son is causing a sensation in China.

On May 15th, City News Service reported that X Æ A-12 (affectionately known as X), Elon Musk's son, became a hot topic of discussion on social media when he accompanied his father, President Donald Trump, on a visit to China.

In a video that went viral on social media, X is seen running hand-in-hand with his father through the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14th. The boy is wearing an embroidered waistcoat and carrying a traditional Chinese tiger-head bag. Combined with his cheerful expression and playful gestures, X creates a striking contrast with the serious, formal attire of the adult men and the otherwise solemn political atmosphere.

This moment quickly went viral on Chinese social media. X received many compliments for his adorable appearance. In addition, netizens also praised Elon Musk for dressing his son in a blend of Eastern and Western styles.

Not only X, but the tiger-head vest and bag are also highly sought after. According to Red Star News , the Chinese-style silk vest is from the designer brand Sheicai Chu. On the brand's website, the outfit is available in both parent-child versions, priced at 970 yuan (US$134). The company does not sell ready-made items; they are made to order, usually taking 15 to 20 working days to complete.

Meanwhile, the bag is a product of the local handicraft brand Ya Xiaoqi Handcraft. The accessory is inspired by the traditional tiger-head-shaped hats and shoes from northwestern China, often worn by children, symbolizing good luck and auspiciousness.

Hand-sewn by ethnic minority artisans in Guangxi, the bag, originally priced at 398 yuan (US$58.6), is now discounted to 338 yuan (US$50).

According to Shanghai Daily , before becoming famous, Ya Xiaoqi Handcraft had about 100 bags in stock. However, by the evening of May 14th, the number of orders had increased tenfold.

Tiger-head shirts and bags became highly sought after after Elon Musk's son wore them. Photo: Sina.

X Æ A-Xii, born in 2020, is the son of billionaire Musk and Canadian artist Grimes. Despite having at least 14 children, the world's richest man seems to particularly favor X. He often brings the boy to important occasions.

At the party celebrating Donald Trump's re-election as US President, Elon Musk was seen holding his son and posing for photos with the extended family of the US leader.

The Tesla boss also brought his X to the Trump family's 2025 New Year's Eve party at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, USA. At that time, he was seen dancing to the music with his son on his shoulders.

In February 2025, X caused a sensation when he visited the Oval Office, the workplace of the US President in the White House, with his father. There, X displayed many relaxed actions and gestures at Trump's desk, such as picking his nose, lying on the floor, or climbing onto his father's shoulders…