Influence empire : inside the story of Tencent and China's tech ambition / Lulu Yilun Chen

Author:: Chen, Lulu Yilun
Additional Titles:: Influence empire : the story of Tencent & China's tech ambition and Inside the story of Tencent and China's tech ambition
Published:: London : Hodder & Stoughton, 2022.
Copyright Date:: ©2022
Physical Description:: xvii, 232 pages ; 24 cm

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Language Note:

Bibliographical references in English and Chinese.

Contents:

Part I. Origins -- Book of pony -- March of the penguins -- David to Goliath: a soul-searching journey -- Alibaba the arch-nemesis -- The biggest coup: Meituan -- WeChat, China's virtual town square -- The ride-hailing battle -- A gaming crusade -- Era of mobile games -- State vs. Goliath -- The metaverse and beyond.

Summary:

"In 2017, a company known as Tencent overtook Facebook to become the world's fifth largest company. It was a watershed moment, a wake-up call for those in the West accustomed to regarding the global tech industry through the prism of Silicon Valley: Facebook, Google, Apple and Microsoft ... 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"--Publisher's description.

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History

ISBN:

9781529346862 (paperback)
152934686X (paperback)
9781529346855 (hardback)
1529346851 (hardback)
9781529346879 (ebook)

Note:

STORY OF COMPANY, HOW IT HAS RESHAPED CHINESE TECH INDUSTRY, PLANS FOR GLOBAL DOMINATION &C &C

Bibliography Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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