Unexpected!
New news just came from the United States!
On December 24, SpaceX founder Elon Musk is planning to establish his own "company town." He announced that the SpaceX headquarters has officially moved to the "Starbase" launch site in Cameron County, Texas, and plans to upgrade it into a real city. Musk's vision includes not only rocket launch facilities but also residential areas, commercial zones, and other functional support, aiming to create a futuristic technology community. As early as 2021, Musk revealed the idea of building "Starbase", and this headquarters relocation marks the further implementation of that plan. He has submitted an application to the local government, hoping to officially register the area as a city through an election. Meanwhile, some local residents have also submitted a supportive petition, claiming that this would not only help the local economy but also attract more high-tech industries. However, there are also voices questioning whether this will further strengthen corporate control over local public resources, and even lead to potential social conflicts. Musk's "company town" plan has not only attracted attention in the tech community but also brought deeper reflections: when tech giants attempt to redefine cities, will the boundaries between traditional government functions and corporate interests be broken? Will such experiments become models for future development or lead to greater controversies? Everything remains to be tested by time.
