Tencent’s WeChat Boasts 50 Million Registered Users
Chinese Internet company Tencent announced that its WeChat service has gained over 50 million registered users.
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Xiaomi To Acquire MSNLite Team For PC-based IM Development
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has announced plans to acquire the MSNLite team, which will focus on the research and development of the PC version of Xiaomi’s instant messaging application after the acquisition.
China’s Tencent Invests USD1 Billion In E-commerce Subsidiary
Ma Huateng, chairman and chief executive officer of Tencent, has announced plans to invest USD1 billion in its independently operated e-commerce holding company.
China’s Tencent Invests CNY400 Million In South Korean Mobile Chat Application
Chinese Internet company Tencent revealed in its financial report for the first quarter of 2012 that the company acquired a 13.84% stake in KakaoTalk, a South Korean mobile communication application, for CNY403 million.
China’s NetEase.com Launches IM Product For Corporate Users
Chinese Internet company NetEase.com has announced the official launch of its instant messaging product for corporate users.
China’s Renren.com Forms Social Media Strategic Partnership With MSN
Chinese social networking site Renren.com has reportedly formed a strategic partnership with MSN China in sectors including social networking, instant messaging service, and open platform development.
Tencent’s New Chinese E-commerce Platform Will Launch Soon
Chinese Internet company Tencent has announced at its e-commerce annual meeting that the company plans to launch a B2B2C platform in the fourth quarter of 2011.
China’s Tencent Revenue Up 44.3% In Q2 2011
Chinese Internet company Tencent has published its unaudited financial report for the second quarter of 2011, stating that its overall operating revenue reached CNY6.739 billion, an increase of 6.3% compared with the previous quarter and…
Tencent Embeds Anti-Virus Service Into Instant Messaging Software
Tencent will incorporate Avira’s Internet security scanning engine and core technology into Tencent’s QQ Computer Manager 5.0 Anniversary Preview Edition.
China’s Tencent Enters Mobile Market With 3G Smartphones
Chinese Internet giant Tencent has announced that it is cooperating with China Telecom and five mobile phone manufacturers in the launch of six smartphone products, which have the embedded QQ-service platforms.
