ByteDance sues Tencent over lack of link love on its messaging services

ByteDance, the Chinese company that makes TikTok, has sued local rival Tencent for alleged monopoly practices. In a complaint posted to Sina Weibo, the company alleges that Tencent’s WeChat and QQ messaging services won’t allow links to content on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok. The complaint points out that Tencent …

[DJV]

Yay!

Popcorn time as we watch brats screaming and throwing toys out of prams!

[cyberdemon]

Sorry, but WTF is a Medical Influencer?

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[Sandtitz]

Re: Sorry, but WTF is a Medical Influencer?

They're the local Youtubers peddling Chinese "traditional" tinctures and ointments made out of rhino horns, tiger dicks and bear bile, with added melamine.

The healing potions are more potent if the source material is closer to extinction, I hear.

[Gene Cash]

Best laugh in a month

"That prohibition is in line with China’s renewed emphasis on consumer safety."

Must have been difficult to type that with a straight face.