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Tencent’s New Patent Can Encrypt and Hide Chat Conversations

On October 24th, Tencent was granted a patent for the "method, device, terminal and storage medium for displaying chat conversations".

Alibaba Collaborates with Tencent: WeChat Channels, Mini-Programs Can Directly Link to Taobao and Tmall

Recently, Ali Mama and Tencent Advertising announced their collaboration. Tencent's WeChat channels, Moments, and mini-programs will be opened to Taobao and Tmall.

Tencent Unveils Hunyuan, Its Proprietary Large Foundation Model on Tencent Cloud

On September 7, 2023, Tencent unveiled its new foundation model called Hunyuan at the Global Digital Ecosystem Summit in Shenzhen. This model is now available for testing and app development through APIs on Tencent Cloud for Chinese enterprises.

‘WeChat Fenqi’ Is in Gray-box Testing Phase Before Launch

WeChat will launch a consumer credit product called 'WeChat Fenqi (Installment)'. Currently, the product is in a small-scale gray-box testing phase.

Tencent Is Developing A Social App Called M8

On August 2nd, Tencent is internally developing a social app called "M8", created by the QQ team. It is positioned as a map-based virtual social product, targeting young people in the social networking field. This product may begin external testing in August.

Insiders Debunk Rumors of Tencent’s Entry into the Real Estate Industry

On July 26th, Tencent underwent a business change, with the addition of real estate development and operation as a licensed business project in its scope of operations, and non-residential real estate leasing as a general business project.

Tencent’s Weixin Pay Improves Mobile Payment for Foreign Visitors in China

Tencent is strengthening its partnership with global card organizations such as Visa, Discover Global Network (including Diners Club), JCB, and Mastercard. This collaboration aims to enhance the digital payment experience for international users in China.

Tencent and Changan Automobile Sign A Agreement for Further Strategic Cooperation

On July 11th, Changan Automobile and Tencent signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Chongqing, China. Building upon their previous collaboration, the two parties will strengthen cooperation in multiple areas such as intelligent cockpit, navigation and maps, autonomous driving, overseas ecosystem, and corporate digital transformation.

Tencent’s Audio Platform QQ FM Announces Its Shutdown

On July 5th, Tencent's audio platform QQ FM announced its shutdown. Due to business adjustments, starting from today, QQ FM will close user registration and recharge functions. It will officially cease operations on September 6th, 2023 at 00:00.

Tencent Applies for New Barcode of Switch Controller with Chinese Version Color Scheme

On June 24th, Tencent applied for new barcodes for the Chinese version of the Switch Joy-Con controllers in new colors including light purple/green and light pink/yellow.

Tencent’s Robot Dog Max Can Now Imitate Real Dog After Upgrading

On June 14th, Tencent's self-developed multimodal quadruped robot "Robot Dog Max" was upgraded again.

Tencent’s WeChat Releases Palm Pay

On May 21st, according to WeChat’s blog, WeChat Palm Pay was officially released. Users can currently perform palm payment on face recognition devices. They need to bind their personal WeChat account to the device and record the palm print. When making a purchase, simply place the hand over the scanning area of the payment device […]

Tencent’s Pony Ma Says AI is a Once-in-a-century Opportunity

"I feel that many companies are too hasty and seem to be boosting their stock prices. We have never been this kind of style."

Tencent Cloud Cuts Prices of Core Products, with Highest Reduction Reaching 40%

A new round of price wars in the cloud service market is underway. Following Alibaba Cloud's announcement of a comprehensive price reduction for its core products, Tencent Cloud also announced on May 16 that it will reduce prices for multiple core cloud products.

Midjourney Releases Chinese Version on Tencent Platform

AI image generators Midjourney released a notice on Tencent's WeChat platform titled 'Beta Application of Midjourney's Chinese Version', inviting Chinese creators to join the beta testing of Midjourney's official Chinese version

Tencent Releases Self-Developed Robot TRX-Hand

On April 25, Tencent's Robotics X lab announced the latest progress in robot research and launched a dexterous hand, TRX-Hand, and a mechanical arm, TRX-Arm.

Tencent Denies Suspending Development of Flagship Game That Rivals Genshin Impact

TiMi Studio, a video game development studio group under Tencent, was reported to suspend the development of a game project (internal code name: NXS) that was intended to compete with miHoYo's Genshin Impact.

Tencent’s Honor of Kings Is Still the Top-selling Mobile Game Globally

On April 21st, Sensor Tower store intelligence data showed that in March 2023, Tencent's Honor of Kings earned $215 million globally on the App Store and Google Play, retaining its position as the best-selling mobile game worldwide. This data does not include third-party Android channels.

Tencent’s Self-Developed Chip Canghai Enters Mass Production

On April 17, Tencent Cloud announced that its self-developed video transcoding chip named Canghai had won all eight top scores in two categories at the latest MSU Video Codecs Comparison.

Tencent’s PUBG Mobile Returns to the Top of Overseas Revenue Growth Chart

On April 13th, "PUBG Mobile" by Tencent regained its position at the top of the chart for overseas revenue growth.

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