US says Chinese ownership of Grindr is a national security risk

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has informed Beijing Kunlun that its ownership of Grindr constitutes a national security risk

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China’s share of hi-tech unicorns tiny compared to US start-ups

China’s share of hi-tech unicorns of 14 per cent versus 40 per cent for the US has much to do with the country’s inadequate advanced R&D capability, according to Credit Suisse.

China’s share of hi-tech unicorns of 14 per cent versus 40 per cent for the US has much to do with the country’s inadequate advanced R&D capability, according to Credit Suisse.

26 Mar 2019 - 10:57PM
China’s share of hi-tech unicorns tiny compared to US start-ups
Why are 13 million people in China banned from flights and fast trains?

‘Discredited individuals’ in China are barred from taking high-speed trains and flights as part of the country’s efforts to adopt a carrot-and-stick approach to building trustworthiness.

‘Discredited individuals’ in China are barred from taking high-speed trains and flights as part of the country’s efforts to adopt a carrot-and-stick approach to building trustworthiness.

26 Mar 2019 - 11:44AM
Why are 13 million people in China banned from flights and fast trains?
exclusive | Youth social credit app – Confucian dream or Orwellian nightmare?

People with good scores can enjoy training and employment perks, and rewards can be expanded to flat rentals, overseas education, dating and even marriage.

People with good scores can enjoy training and employment perks, and rewards can be expanded to flat rentals, overseas education, dating and even marriage.

26 Mar 2019 - 9:02AM
Youth social credit app – Confucian dream or Orwellian nightmare?
Why Indian cities are banning the world’s biggest smartphone game

After China’s Tencent Holdings introduced a mobile version of the death match that’s free to play, it has become the most popular smartphone game in the world.

After China’s Tencent Holdings introduced a mobile version of the death match that’s free to play, it has become the most popular smartphone game in the world.

25 Mar 2019 - 10:37PM
Why Indian cities are banning the world’s biggest smartphone game
Tencent plays catch-up in cloud services as gaming business slows

The internet giant capped 2018 with a quarterly profit that missed analysts’ estimates.

21 Mar 2019 - 10:50PM
What’s next for Tencent as consumer businesses mature?

Tencent capped 2018 with a 39 per cent decrease in net profit for the December quarter to 14.2 billion yuan, missing analysts’ estimates. Revenue was up 5 per cent to 84.9 billion yuan.

Tencent capped 2018 with a 39 per cent decrease in net profit for the December quarter to 14.2 billion yuan, missing analysts’ estimates. Revenue was up 5 per cent to 84.9 billion yuan.

21 Mar 2019 - 5:27PM
What’s next for Tencent as consumer businesses mature?
No sleep, no sex, no life: plight of tech workers in China’s Silicon Valley

Life in China’s tech industry is not easy, with young employees and entrepreneurs battling burnout while also worrying about career ceilings and lay-offs.

Life in China’s tech industry is not easy, with young employees and entrepreneurs battling burnout while also worrying about career ceilings and lay-offs.

25 Mar 2019 - 2:18PM
No sleep, no sex, no life: plight of tech workers in China’s Silicon Valley
Instagram offers in-app buying function to boost e-commerce

With advertising growth in Facebook’s news feed slowing, the social networking giant is seeking new lines of business and will become more dependent on units such as Instagram.

With advertising growth in Facebook’s news feed slowing, the social networking giant is seeking new lines of business and will become more dependent on units such as Instagram.

20 Mar 2019 - 6:28PM
Instagram offers in-app buying function to boost e-commerce
Nobody reported live video of the Christchurch shooting: Facebook

The live stream, which was watched by some 200 users, was flagged only 12 minutes after the broadcast ended, said the tech company.

The live stream, which was watched by some 200 users, was flagged only 12 minutes after the broadcast ended, said the tech company.

20 Mar 2019 - 2:56PM
Nobody reported live video of the Christchurch shooting: Facebook
Google will allow Android users to choose search app

The European Commission last year handed Google a record US$4.9 billion fine for using market power of its mobile software to block rivals in areas such as internet browsing

The European Commission last year handed Google a record US$4.9 billion fine for using market power of its mobile software to block rivals in areas such as internet browsing

20 Mar 2019 - 9:20AM
Google will allow Android users to choose search app
Tencent to fire underperforming managers and promote young talent

Tencent has pledged to promote young talent in a bid to refresh its managerial ranks and maintain dynamism within the social media-to-gaming giant.

Tencent has pledged to promote young talent in a bid to refresh its managerial ranks and maintain dynamism within the social media-to-gaming giant.

20 Mar 2019 - 1:13AM
Tencent to fire underperforming managers and promote young talent
TikTok operator ByteDance buys Chinese video gaming start-up

China’s internet giants are competing more aggressively, as they seek to offer all-in-one apps to keep users within their ecosystems as much as possible.

China’s internet giants are competing more aggressively, as they seek to offer all-in-one apps to keep users within their ecosystems as much as possible.

20 Mar 2019 - 4:07PM
TikTok operator ByteDance buys Chinese video gaming start-up
How China’s TikTok app became known all over the world

TikTok’s rise to international stardom has not been an overnight success story and Bytedance has had to go through a trial and error process to crack overseas markets.

TikTok’s rise to international stardom has not been an overnight success story and Bytedance has had to go through a trial and error process to crack overseas markets.

16 Mar 2019 - 7:22AM
How China’s TikTok app became known all over the world
Paying for praise is the new thing in China social media

The mood and messages in praise groups are positive and uplifting as opposed to the denigration and trolling that social media is often criticised for.

The mood and messages in praise groups are positive and uplifting as opposed to the denigration and trolling that social media is often criticised for.

16 Mar 2019 - 9:16AM
Paying for praise is the new thing in China social media
E-commerce giants bet on smaller Chinese cities to drive consumption, growth

Alibaba, JD.com, Pinduoduo and Vipshop pursue expansion outside China’s leading metropolises.

Alibaba, JD.com, Pinduoduo and Vipshop pursue expansion outside China’s leading metropolises.

15 Mar 2019 - 6:15AM
E-commerce giants bet on smaller Chinese cities to drive consumption, growth
Pinduoduo founder’s net worth drops US$2.8 billion as firm’s shares tumble

The Shanghai-based e-commerce company posted a 2.4 billion yuan net loss in the December quarter, compared with a small profit a year earlier.

The Shanghai-based e-commerce company posted a 2.4 billion yuan net loss in the December quarter, compared with a small profit a year earlier.

14 Mar 2019 - 9:44PM
Pinduoduo founder’s net worth drops US$2.8 billion as firm’s shares tumble
Facebook faces criminal probe of data deals

Facebook is already facing a slew of lawsuits and regulatory inquiries over its privacy practices.

Facebook is already facing a slew of lawsuits and regulatory inquiries over its privacy practices.

14 Mar 2019 - 9:26PM
Facebook faces criminal probe of data deals
Top gamer Ninja makes a million from promoting Apex Legends

Gaming star was one of a few select professionals with huge followings pulled in by video game giant Electronic Arts Inc to play and promote its latest title

Gaming star was one of a few select professionals with huge followings pulled in by video game giant Electronic Arts Inc to play and promote its latest title

14 Mar 2019 - 9:44PM
Top gamer Ninja makes a million from promoting Apex Legends
How China’s online opinion leaders created a multibillion-dollar industry

Chinese key opinion leaders more easily generate direct sales from fans because the line between entertainment and commerce is more blurred in China.

Chinese key opinion leaders more easily generate direct sales from fans because the line between entertainment and commerce is more blurred in China.

14 Mar 2019 - 7:01AM
How China’s online opinion leaders created a multibillion-dollar industry