Influence Empire

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In 2017, a company known as Tencent overtook Facebook to become the world's fifth largest company. Founded by the enigmatic billionaire Pony Ma, the firm that began life as a simpl e 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 that combines messaging, shopping and entertainment. Through billions of dollars of global investments in marquee names from Fortnite to Tesla and a horde of start-ups, Ma's company went on to build a near-unparalleled empire of influence.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. Format: Paperback Published: 2022 in UK Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Pages: 238 ISBN 13: 9781529346862 ISBN 10: 152934686X Show more