Apps, including dating ones, have helped LGBT people connect and learn, especially in places where being gay is illegal. Grindr is the world’s largest LGBT social network app with users in nearly 200 countries. Photo: CorbisApps, including dating ones, have helped LGBT people connect and learn, especially in places where being gay is illegal. Grindr is the world’s largest LGBT social network app with users in nearly 200 countries. Photo: Corbis
Apps, including dating ones, have helped LGBT people connect and learn, especially in places where being gay is illegal. Grindr is the world’s largest LGBT social network app with users in nearly 200 countries. Photo: Corbis
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Chinese owner to be involved in Grindr’s operations after deal

It is unclear how both firms will boost each other’s prospects but the deal comes as China is cultivating a lucrative market catering to LGBT community

Celine Ge
Celine Ge

Updated: 2:55pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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Apps, including dating ones, have helped LGBT people connect and learn, especially in places where being gay is illegal. Grindr is the world’s largest LGBT social network app with users in nearly 200 countries. Photo: CorbisApps, including dating ones, have helped LGBT people connect and learn, especially in places where being gay is illegal. Grindr is the world’s largest LGBT social network app with users in nearly 200 countries. Photo: Corbis
Apps, including dating ones, have helped LGBT people connect and learn, especially in places where being gay is illegal. Grindr is the world’s largest LGBT social network app with users in nearly 200 countries. Photo: Corbis
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