The US just added Tencent — which backs US startups — to its list of ‘Chinese military’ companies

While the Chinese internet giant Tencent is best-known for its super-app WeChat, it’s also a major investor in U.S. tech companies and startups. Some of its most notable and still active investments include Reddit, Snap, and Fortnite creator Epic Games. Things might get a little awkward, though, because Tencent was designated a “Chinese military company” […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

The US just added Tencent —  which backs US startups — to its list of ‘Chinese military’ companies
While the Chinese internet giant Tencent is best-known for its super-app WeChat, it’s also a major investor in U.S. tech companies and startups. Some of its most notable and still active investments include Reddit, Snap, and Fortnite creator Epic Games. Things might get a little awkward, though, because Tencent was designated a “Chinese military company” […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.