Twitter has not been available in China since 2009. I think the CCP is much more interested in controlling what Chinese citizens see than what foreigners say in other countries. Still, interesting to think about.

Just to play devil's advocate, he could also reverse that and threaten to promote criticism of China if they don't play ball.

A very good point and a likely scenario.

Or current US administration (whoever it is) forces to him to do X. Nice big space company you have there... be a shame if you were lose government contracts and face severe delays in getting permits...

I'm sure China got Apple to give them all their users' data, then /s