NewsByteDance’s Douyin teams up with big name film production companiesDouyin is partnering with 6 major film studios to collaborate on content 1 min read
The Indian government has asked Google and Apple to remove TikTok from their app stores NewsIndian Supreme Court agrees to legal proceeding against TikTok1 min read
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One app is a particular favorite. NewsChinese apps dominate Middle East short video and live streaming market1 min read
Kwai Concept’s goal is very transparent – to lure more users from first and second-tier cities. NewsTencent-backed Kwai launches new app to go after Douyin’s core users1 min read
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