Türkiye court blocks X's Grok chatbot over alleged insults to President Erdogan
A court in Ankara ordered regulators on Wednesday to block access to Grok, the artificial-intelligence chatbot built into Elon Musk’s X platform, af...
In response to escalating trade tensions with the United States, China has unveiled a series of measures aimed at bolstering its economy, including increased borrowing and further interest rate cuts. These steps reflect Beijing’s determination to stabilize growth and shield itself from the impact of
In response to escalating trade tensions with the United States, China has announced a series of measures aimed at boosting its economy.
These steps include increased borrowing and further cuts to interest rates, reflecting Beijing’s determination to stabilize growth and counter the impact of re-elected U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats.
The U.S.-China trade war, initiated under Trump’s previous administration, has led to tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars worth of goods exchanged between the world’s two largest economies. China, heavily reliant on exports to the U.S., has faced significant challenges from the prolonged dispute.
To counteract the tariff pressures, China’s government has loosened fiscal constraints, allowing for increased borrowing by local governments and state-owned enterprises. These funds will support infrastructure projects, job creation, and boost domestic demand.
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has also signaled further reductions in benchmark interest rates to encourage lending and investment.
China’s strategy aims not only to offset the immediate effects of tariffs but also to strengthen long-term economic resilience by reducing its dependence on exports to the U.S. Politically, the measures project an image of strength and resilience, sending a message to both domestic and international audiences that China’s economy can withstand external pressures from the U.S. trade policies.
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A court in Ankara ordered regulators on Wednesday to block access to Grok, the artificial-intelligence chatbot built into Elon Musk’s X platform, after it allegedly generated insulting replies about President Recep Tayyip Erdogan — a criminal offence in Türkiye.
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