NewsByteDance’s metaverse social network goes liveCalled Party Island, the app is invite-only for now. 2 mins read
Conglomerates like Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu, and more may follow suit. NewsByteDance dissolves investment unit as China reportedly tightens venture oversight for internet firms2 mins read
Major tech companies have already clashed in court over the usage of clips lifted from TV shows and video games in short videos. NewsChina bars most short video creators from using movie and TV content2 mins read
Two content promoters were charged with “accepting bribes by a non-state functionary.” NewsTwo ByteDance employees receive prison sentences for illegally promoting content for profit2 mins read
China’s changing regulatory and business environment pose great challenges to ByteDance’s future. NewsTikTok owner ByteDance reshuffles major businesses into six sections2 mins read
Zhang’s net worth has surpassed Jack Ma and Pony Ma, but ByteDance faces an uncharted regulatory environment. NewsByteDance founder Zhang Yiming is now the richest internet tycoon in China2 mins read
Regulators are coaxing tech companies to lift blocks to rival platforms, one step at a time. NewsWeChat and Douyin content may become searchable by external parties, report says2 mins read
After regulators stepped in, Alibaba and Tencent are dissolving protectionist features. NewsMajor tech companies in China unbrick walled gardens to integrate rival payment services2 mins read
ByteDance is attempting to eat into Meituan and Ele.me’s business. NewsDouyin to integrate food delivery function into livestreams1 min read
