Elon Musk Travels to China During Court Case

May 14, 2026, 13:52
ChinaInternational

Introduction

Elon Musk went to China. He has a big legal fight with OpenAI. The court told him he might need to come back quickly.

Main Body

Elon Musk is angry at OpenAI. He helped start the company. Now he says OpenAI only wants money. He wants $150 billion from them. A judge in California told Mr. Musk to stay ready for court on April 30. Then, Mr. Musk flew to Beijing. This is a very long trip. Some lawyers say this is strange. Usually, people stay near the court. The judge might be angry if Mr. Musk did not ask for permission to leave.

Conclusion

Mr. Musk is still in China. The trial is almost finished.

Learning

⚡ The 'S' Rule for People

In this story, we see how to talk about one person doing something. When we talk about Elon Musk (he), the action word often gets an -s.

  • He wants money. →\rightarrow (Not "He want")
  • He says OpenAI is bad. →\rightarrow (Not "He say")

🌍 Moving Words (Past vs. Now)

Look at how the story changes from what happened to what is happening now:

Happened (Past)Happening (Now)
He went to ChinaHe is in China
He helped startHe is angry
He flew to BeijingThe trial is almost finished

💡 Quick Tip: "Very" for Emphasis

To make a description stronger, just put very before the word:

  • Long trip →\rightarrow Very long trip
  • Strange →\rightarrow Very strange

Vocabulary Learning

went (v.)
Past tense of go, meaning to move from one place to another.
Example:I went to the library yesterday.
to (prep.)
Indicates direction, destination, or purpose.
Example:She went to the market.
big (adj.)
Large in size or amount.
Example:He has a big house.
legal (adj.)
Relating to the law or court.
Example:He has a legal case.
fight (n.)
A struggle or argument between people.
Example:They had a fight over the toys.
court (n.)
A place where legal cases are heard.
Example:The case will go to court.
told (v.)
Gave information or instructions to someone.
Example:She told me the news.
might (modal)
Indicates possibility or uncertainty.
Example:It might rain today.
need (v.)
Require something to be satisfied or completed.
Example:I need a new phone.
come (v.)
Arrive at a place.
Example:Please come here.
back (adv.)
Return to a previous place or state.
Example:Go back to the office.
quickly (adv.)
At a fast pace.
Example:Finish the work quickly.
angry (adj.)
Feeling upset or annoyed.
Example:He was angry about the delay.
helped (v.)
Assisted or supported someone.
Example:She helped me with homework.
start (v.)
Begin an activity or event.
Example:We will start the meeting at 9.
company (n.)
An organization that provides goods or services.
Example:She works for a tech company.
money (n.)
Currency used for buying goods and services.
Example:He saved money for a trip.
judge (n.)
A person who decides legal cases.
Example:The judge heard the evidence.
stay (v.)
Remain in a place for a period of time.
Example:Please stay in the room.
ready (adj.)
Prepared and able to start or use.
Example:I am ready for the test.
flew (v.)
Moved through the air, usually by a bird or airplane.
Example:The bird flew across the sky.
very (adv.)
Extremely or to a high degree.
Example:It was very hot.
long (adj.)
Extended in time or space.
Example:It was a long journey.
trip (n.)
A journey or excursion.
Example:We had a short trip to the park.
lawyers (n.)
Professionals who practice law.
Example:Lawyers advise clients.
strange (adj.)
Odd or unusual.
Example:It was a strange noise.
usually (adv.)
In most cases or normally.
Example:I usually eat breakfast.
people (n.)
Human beings in general.
Example:People enjoy music.
near (prep.)
Close to a place or object.
Example:The store is near the school.
ask (v.)
Request information or permission.
Example:Please ask for help.
permission (n.)
Approval to do something.
Example:You need permission to enter.
leave (v.)
Depart from a place.
Example:They will leave at noon.
still (adv.)
Not yet or continuing to happen.
Example:The book is still on the table.
trial (n.)
A legal examination of facts.
Example:The trial began yesterday.
almost (adv.)
Nearly, but not quite.
Example:She almost missed the bus.
finished (adj.)
Completed or done.
Example:The project is finished.