Dec 9, 2024 · It boldly examines how a group of friends transformed a struggling start-up into a colossal empire, revealing the innovative strategies, ruthless tactics, and complex relationship with the Chinese government that fuelled their ascent.

Nov 22, 2022 · Founded by the enigmatic billionaire Pony Ma, the firm that began life as a simple text-message operator invested in and created some of China's most iconic games en route to dreaming up WeChat - the Swiss Army knife super-app …

Jul 14, 2022 · In this fascinating narrative – crammed with insider interviews and exclusive details – Lulu Chen tells the story of how Tencent created the golden era of Chinese technology, and delves into key battles involving Didi, Meituan and Alibaba. It’s a chronicle of critical junctures and asks just what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur in China.

1 day ago · Since its IPO in 2004, shares of Tencent have increased by nearly 500 times, producing an average annual return of 35% per year. To help cover the story of Tencent, Clay will be sharing what he learned from the book Influence Empire by Lulu Chen.

Jan 16, 2025 · Tencent’s Global Gaming Empire. Tencent, China’s largest tech conglomerate, has quietly established itself as a global leader in the gaming industry over the past decade.

In this fascinating narrative - crammed with insider interviews and exclusive details - Lulu Chen tells the story of how Tencent created the golden era of Chinese technology, and delves into key...

Jun 26, 2024 · Tencent, under Ma’s leadership, developed WeChat, China’s most popular mobile instant messaging service. The company expanded its portfolio to include media, entertainment, payment systems, smartphones, and various internet-related services, becoming one of the largest internet and technology companies globally.

In this fascinating narrative - crammed with insider interviews and exclusive details - Lulu Chen tells the story of how Tencent created the golden era of Chinese technology, and delves into key battles involving Didi, Meituan and Alibaba. It's a chronicle of critical junctures and asks just what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur in China.

Aug 8, 2020 · At a near-$700bn (£536bn) valuation, Tencent is the blazing star of China’s social media galaxy, pulling almost the entirety of the country into its orbit with its super app WeChat. WeChat,...