NewsChinese government builds stake in unit of TikTok-owner ByteDanceState agencies now hold 1% share and board seat at domestic unit. 3 mins read
ByteDance has lost yet another court case against Tencent for hosting videos involving Honor of Kings. NewsTencent wins copyright infringement case against Douyin2 mins read
CCTV has exclusive broadcast rights to the Olympics in China and urged the government to clamp down on the proliferation of unauthorized content on short-video apps. NewsChina’s state broadcaster rebukes video platforms, calls for greater copyright protection ahead of 2022 Winter Games in Beijing2 mins read
Data protection becoming more important as consumers demand privacy. NewsTikTok overtakes Facebook as world’s most downloaded app4 mins read
The company trains and markets short-video content creators across social channels like Douyin. NewsCreator incubator Ju lands angel round, uses blockchain to cultivate internet celebrities1 min read
A slowdown in short-video growth triggers ByteDance’s search for other monetization methods in e-commerce, on-demand services, and healthcare. InsightsAs the short-video wave crests, ByteDance accelerates monetization through new verticals4 mins read
Two-year-old simsim has raised a total of USD 16 million to date from investors like Accel Partners and Shunwei Capital. NewsYouTube to acquire local social commerce startup simsim2 mins read
The ramifications are multifold, and may significantly reshape how Pinduoduo and ByteDance build their revenue streams and user pools. InsightsTencent and Alibaba’s truce brings sweeping consequences for ByteDance and Pinduoduo4 mins read
The Douyin rival is expanding its content range to include useful information in areas like childcare, financial literacy, and legal matters. NewsKuaishou adds informative livestreamed content as growth in entertainment vertical stalls2 mins read
