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China Approves 86 Games in March, Including Tencent, NetEase Titles

On March 23, China's video game regulator approved a total of 86 games for release this month, including titles from major companies such as Tencent, NetEase, 37 Interactive Entertainment, and Leiting Games.

Tencent Fires A 47-Year-Old Front-End Expert

Tencent's highest front-end developer, Stone Hang, who had been with the company since 2005, was unexpectedly fired this January at the age of 47. The news, which was first reported on Xiaohongshu, a popular life-sharing platform in China, surprised many netizens.

Tencent Sets up New Team for Developing ChatGPT-like Products

Tencent has set up a project team named "HunyuanAide" for developing ChatGPT-like conversational products. At present, the team has at least 7 team leaders and 7 sponsors.

Chinese TV Series Based on The Three-Body Problem to Welcome a Second Season

This year, the Chinese TV series based on "The Three-Body Problem", a popular sci-fi novel series, was highly praised. The chief producer said lately that he would put more strength into the second season to reward the numerous fans of the sci-fi drama.

Esports Startup VSPO Obtains $265M Investment, A Record High

VSPO, a Chinese esports startup specializing in tournaments, venues and production, has obtained a 1.8 billion yuan cash ($265 million) investment from Saudi Arabia’s Savvy Games Group.

Tencent Plans to Introduce Meta Quest 2 for Its XR Business

Tencent's extended reality (XR) department underwent adjustment and started to focus on building software. It reportedly will introduce Quest 2, a VR device under Meta, in the future.

Tencent Restructures XR Division, Affected Team Members Receive Two-Month Transition Period

Tencent reportedly started the partial dissolution of its extended reality (XR) team. The Chinese tech company later responded that its XR division will be restructured as a result of an overhaul of the company's hardware development plans.

Tencent Launches Cross-Border Payment Platform for E-Commerce Business

Chinese leading tech player Tencent recently launched a cross-border payment platform named "Tenpay Global Business", which provides a one-stop solution for services such as global collection, payment and exchange for cross-border e-commerce sellers and platforms.

ByteDance-Backed Feishu Sees $100M Annual Recurring Revenue in 2022

Feishu, an office tool owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance, announced that its annual recurring revenue (ARR), a key indicator, reached $100 million in 2022, an increase of 2.7 times compared with 2021.

WeChat Tests Mini-Program to Access Shops with Delivery Capabilities

Tencent-backed social app WeChat is testing a take-out mini-program in two major Chinese urban centers, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. According to Tencent, the mini-program is exploring opportunities with sellers who already have the ability to deliver orders.

Who Will Be the First Successful Developer of Chinese Version of ChatGPT?

As the discussion caused by artificial intelligence chat robot ChatGPT continues to heat up, the science and technology circle is welcoming the new buzz. Many Chinese tech giants have made great efforts to seize the opportunity to create the first "Chinese version of ChatGPT".

WeChat Offline Payment Transactions Up 23% During Spring Festival Holiday

WeChat, a social media platform owned by Tencent, released on January 19 it's consumption data for the Spring Festival holiday. In the face of a gradual increase in consumption enthusiasm, the offline payment transaction volume of users using WeChat increased by 23%.

Chinese TV Series Based on “The Three Body Problem” Widely Praised

On the evening of January 15, a Chinese-made TV show adapted from "The Three Body Problem," a popular sci-fi novel series that won its author Liu Cixin a Hugo Award in 2015, was broadcast on CCTV-8, Tencent Video and Migu Video, receiving widespread online praise.