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Why Musk wants Twitter X to be like WeChat

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Elon Musk made a significant move earlier this week by rebranding Twitter as “X,” a strategic step towards transforming the social media platform into an all-encompassing super-app.

Musk is drawing inspiration from the immensely popular Chinese mega app, WeChat. Musk acquired Twitter for a staggering $44 billion last year and has since expressed his ambition to expand the platform into something much larger.

WeChat, launched in 2011 by Chinese tech giant Tencent, has become an integral part of China’s digital landscape, with nearly all of its 1.4 billion people using it.

WeChat is far more than just a messaging app; it can be best described as a “super-app” as it offers a diverse array of services, including messaging, voice and video calling, social media, food delivery, mobile payments, gaming, news, and even dating.

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The app seamlessly combines the functionalities of WhatsApp, Facebook, Apple Pay, Uber, Amazon, Tinder, and much more, making it indispensable in the daily lives of Chinese citizens.

Mr. Musk has expressed admiration for WeChat’s comprehensive approach and aspires to achieve similar success by expanding Twitter’s capabilities.

In his recent post on “X,” Musk outlined plans to integrate comprehensive communication features and enable users to manage their entire financial world through the platform. This move is expected to boost revenue for Twitter, which has experienced a significant drop in advertising revenue since Musk’s acquisition, leaving the company burdened with substantial debt.

The transformation of Twitter into “X” aims to emulate WeChat’s seamless integration of various services, creating a one-stop destination for users’ communication and financial needs.

By offering a wide range of features, X aims to become an indispensable part of users’ lives, much like WeChat has become in China. The ultimate goal for Musk is to replicate WeChat’s immense popularity and intertwine “X” into the fabric of society, making it an indispensable and ubiquitous platform for people around the world.

 

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US government reopens amid unresolved political divisions

US government reopens after record shutdown, yet deep political rifts and funding uncertainties linger

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US government reopens after record shutdown, yet deep political rifts and funding uncertainties linger

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– U.S. government reopens after 43-day shutdown, causing disruption and unpaid federal workers.
– Political divisions persist, with unresolved issues and nearly equal blame for the shutdown on both parties.
The U.S. government is set to reopen following the longest shutdown in history, lasting 43 days.

This shutdown disrupted air travel and food assistance, leaving over 1 million federal workers unpaid.Political divisions remain despite the funding package allowing the government to resume operations. Republican President Donald Trump’s administration continues to challenge Congress on financial matters, and unresolved health subsidies remain a key issue.

Discontent within the Democratic Party is evident, as moderates and liberals disagree on how to handle Trump’s presidency.

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Federal employees affected by the shutdown will receive back pay, with payments expected to be completed by Wednesday. While Trump’s administration previously threatened to withhold pay, there are no current indications of this. The deal reached ensures that federal jobs safeguarded during the shutdown are maintained.

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Air traffic is returning to normal after significant disruption during the shutdown.

The Department of Homeland Security announced bonuses for security screeners who worked extra shifts. State funding for food aid programs will be restored shortly, assisting millions of Americans dependent on these resources.

Polling reveals nearly equal blame for the shutdown is placed on both political parties. Upcoming funding decisions pose the threat of repeating the shutdown cycle as concerns about national debt persist.


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Markets brace as U.S. government reopens ahead of key Fed signals

U.S. government funded through January; traders anxious amid economic data delays and potential December rate cut.

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U.S. government funded through January; traders anxious amid economic data delays and potential December rate cut.


The U.S. government is funded through January, averting another shutdown for now, but economic data delays and shifting Fed expectations are keeping traders on edge.

Markets now price in a 64% chance of a December rate cut as officials deliver crucial speeches this week.

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Starmer under strain as leadership rumours grow

Keir Starmer faces internal pressure and speculation of a leadership challenge ahead of the crucial Autumn Budget.

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Keir Starmer faces internal pressure and speculation of a leadership challenge ahead of the crucial Autumn Budget.


UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting internal pressure amid talk of a leadership challenge and economic strain ahead of the Autumn Budget.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ looming tax decisions and Starmer’s sinking approval ratings are fuelling speculation across Westminster.

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