ByteDance

Recently departed ByteDance executive Liu Zhen was crucial to the creation of ByteDance’s unique culture.

Tencent-backed video app sees demand from product-placement streams.

Analysts predicts China’s audio content market will reach RMB 100 million (USD 14 million) by 2026.

The company also plans to open a “Transparency Center” in its Los Angeles office to give outside observers access to its content moderation and data practices.

Life can be problematic in China without a smartphone.

Over the past few weeks, TikTok has come under fire in India due to objectionable content.

ByteDance has gained a 15% stake in Lanxiong, which has most of its stores in northern China.

In April alone, TikTok generated USD 78 million in revenue, surpassing Youtube.