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The Japanese games company partners with Tencent to clear regulatory hurdles. NewsNintendo to market Switch console in China1 min read
Tencent would own 20% of Kuaishou after the completion of the deal. NewsTencent leads Kuaishou’s USD 3 billion pre-IPO round with Jack Ma-backed Yunfeng Capital in tow1 min read
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