Tencent has a new Tinder clone for 'high quality socializing'

Tencent is expanding its presence in dating and social networking with new products

Qingliao only shows users a limited number of profiles at a time. (Picture: Qingliao/iOS App Store)

Tencent, operator of China’s ubiquitous social network app WeChat, is ramping up its push into dating with a new Tinder-like app. Qingliao, meaning light chat in Chinese, is now allowing users to sign up when they request an invitation code on WeChat by submitting a photo and listing their occupation or school.

The new app works similarly to Tinder and Tantan, China’s biggest dating app, but without the swiping. Users have to tap a heart or an X to anonymously like or pass on other users. When two users like each other, they’re matched up and can start chatting. Qingliao’s description on China’s iOS App Store says that it offers “high quality socializing,” placing an emphasis on verifying users. People who submit an employee card or student ID along with their photo get preference for invitation codes.
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