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ByteDance hits 2018 sales target, but only barely

A slowing Chinese economy has dragged down the company’s earnings.

Thu Jan 17 2019 
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China’s ByteDance launches video chat app Duoshan to take on Tencent’s WeChat

ByteDance enters China’s social messaging market.

Wed Jan 16 2019 
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ByteDance files for 3 financial technology trademarks, fuelling speculations on its fintech ambitions

Is ByteDance becoming the next giant slayer? Will it succeed?

Thu Dec 20 2018 
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ByteDance rumoured to launch a WeChat rival, ambition or delusion?

As the highest valued tech unicorn on the planet, the only thing could dwarf ByteDance’s valuation is its grand ambition.

Tue Dec 11 2018 
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Toutiao announces new CEO

Zhang’s step back from the daily operations of Toutiao will allow him more time to focus on Bytedance’s corporate strategy.

Mon Nov 19 2018 
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ByteDance ambition in e-commerce continues with new social commerce app XinCao for younger consumers

Shortly after the release of e-commerce platform Zhi Dian, ByteDance now offers a new social commerce app called Xin Cao

Wed Oct 24 2018 Powered by AI
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Today’s Tech Headlines: Toutiao seeks $3b in fundraising

Mon Oct 01 2018 
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ByteDance to raise $3b from SoftBank, soaring past Uber and Didi’s valuation

The company behind Chinese news aggregator Toutiao, and short video apps Douyin/Tik Tok, is apparently seeking a new funding round at a US$75 billion valuation.

Mon Oct 01 2018 
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Today’s Tech Headlines: Toutiao to raise funds in the lead up to its 2019 IPO

Fri Aug 17 2018 
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China’s most popular news app Toutiao looks to raise $3b ahead of 2019 IPO

Fri Aug 17 2018