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Tencent: The Chinese Tech Titan That Owns Everything—and Is Bigger Than Google!


Discover Tencent, the largest internet company that is often overlooked. Learn about its innovations and global influence.

Imagine a platform where you can message friends, pay rent, book a doctor’s appointment, hail a taxi, play games, and order food —all without leaving the app. The seamless integration of payment systems into everyday interactions helped Tencent build a vast database of user behavior and purchasing habits—data that is invaluable for its advertising and e-commerce businesses. While Tencent claims it adheres to local laws in every country it operates in, these controversies highlight the complicated position of a Chinese tech giant in an increasingly fragmented digital world.

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