Tencent Announces Strict Gaming Restrictions for Under 16s

Tencent isn’t playing around.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 23 April 2019

New Pay-to-Read Feature Coming to WeChat

WeChat parent company Tencent recently announced imminent plans to add a pay-to-read feature on all of the app's official accounts.

by Rachel Deason, 17 February 2017

Move Over WeChat, Bytedance is Launching a New Chat Platform

Bytedance, China's fastest growing social media empire and the world's most valuable start-up is once again coming for Tencent's crown.

by Bryan Grogan, 11 December 2018

Tencent Stock Down 10% After State Media 'Electronic Drugs' Jibe

The article by state media likening Tencent to 'spiritual opium.'

by Lars James Hamer, 03 August 2021

Beijing Files Lawsuit Against Tencent to Protect Chinese Youth

Prosecutors claim that the 'youth mode' on super-app WeChat does not comply with laws protecting minors.

by Lars James Hamer, 09 August 2021

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