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Tencent Holdings Limited is a Chinese multinational conglomerate holding company founded in 1998, whose subsidiaries specialise in various Internet-related services and products, entertainment, artificial intelligence and technology both in China and globally.

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China’s WeChat Turns Away New Users While Meeting Mandated Upgrades

China’s WeChat Turns Away New Users While Meeting Mandated Upgrades
China’s WeChat Turns Away New Users While Meeting Mandated Upgrades
July 27, 2021  |  International

For the time being, Tencent is no longer taking on new WeChat users while it undergoes technical upgrades that will adhere to new security mandates...

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China Bank Wants Digital Yuan To Dominate Alipay And WeChat Pay
China Bank Wants Digital Yuan To Dominate Alipay And WeChat Pay
July 26, 2021  |  Payment Methods

The People’s Bank of China wants Ant Group and Tencent Holdings Ltd., which operate payment networks Alipay and WeChat Pay, respectively, to help it develop...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: EU Pauses Digital Tax Effort; Facebook Seeks FTC Chair Khan’s Recusal In Antitrust Case
Big Tech Compliance Tracker: EU Pauses Digital Tax Effort; Facebook Seeks FTC Chair Khan’s Recusal...
July 19, 2021  |  Regulation

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Alibaba Looks To Collaborate With Tencent For Joint Services In China
Alibaba Looks To Collaborate With Tencent For Joint Services In China
July 14, 2021  |  International

Chinese tech companies Alibaba and Tencent are considering a collaboration that would share each firm’s offerings as Beijing steps up its crackdown on technology companies,...

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Didi’s Domestic Tiff Causes Ripple Effects From Wall Street To Chinese Super Apps
Didi’s Domestic Tiff Causes Ripple Effects From Wall Street To Chinese Super Apps
July 07, 2021  |  International

In China, the rise of the super app may face headwinds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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China Forces Removal Of Didi From WeChat And Alipay Apps
China Forces Removal Of Didi From WeChat And Alipay Apps
July 07, 2021  |  Ridesharing

Chinese regulators forced Tencent’s WeChat messaging service and Ant Group’s Alipay to remove Didi from its app interface and rendered Didi no longer searchable in...

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China Intensifies Antitrust Scrutiny On Domestic Tech Businesses
China Intensifies Antitrust Scrutiny On Domestic Tech Businesses
June 17, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

Chinese officials are stepping up antitrust probes into numerous domestic technology firms, popping into facilities unannounced, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Get the Full...

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Tencent Ups Spending To Compete With Alibaba
Tencent Ups Spending To Compete With Alibaba
May 20, 2021  |  International

China’s Tencent Holdings said on Thursday (May 20) that it wants to put a greater portion of this year’s incremental profits  into sectors that include...

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Tencent Faces Big Antitrust Fines In China
Tencent Faces Big Antitrust Fines In China
May 03, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

Tencent Holdings will be hit with a big antitrust penalty in China, but it’s not likely to be as much as Alibaba’s record $2.75 billion...

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