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Tencent acquires 5% as Paradox Interactive goes public
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Company Profile
Tencent
Website
www.tencent.com
About
Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world.
Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Shenzhen, China, Tencent's guiding principle is to use technology for good. Our communication and social services connect more than one billion people around the world, helping them to keep in touch with friends and family, access transportation, pay for daily necessities, and even be entertained.
Tencent also publishes some of the world's most popular video games and other high-quality digital content, enriching interactive entertainment experiences for people around the globe.
Tencent also offers a range of services such as cloud computing, advertising, FinTech, and other enterprise services to support our clients' digital transformation and business growth.
Tencent has been listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since 2004.
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Time To Play
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A whole new territory
China Chat
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Deal
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Best of both worlds
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Investment
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Investment
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Double up
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Jump 33 percent since July
Deal
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Successful web game goes mobile
Deal
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Money never sleeps
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Financials
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Profitable Move
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