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A new model of state capital is taking root in China—one that’s redefining how venture capital works, from funding mechanics to policy alignment.

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Female gamers face gender-based discrimination and harassment in the industry, despite their individual competencies.

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Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

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India put a ban on 118 Chinese apps citing cybersecurity reasons.

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The black market for cheats and hacks exploits popular titles such as League of Legends and Peacekeeper Elite, the Chinese version of PUBG Mobile.

China’s market for gaming cheats tops USD 293 million despite crackdown

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Xiamen-based Cocos is the game engine that helped create nearly half of all mobile games in China in 2018.

Chinese game engine creator Cocos is the fast-food equivalent of Unreal Engine

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The company continues to grow and has seen an 880% increase in its stock price within the past 18 months.

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Gaming demand pushes Razer&#8217;s revenue up 25%

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Fall Guys, from British studio Mediatonic, has become a summer sensation after launching in August.

Bilibili is bringing Fall Guys to China as a mobile game following its success on PC and PS4

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

The King Pro League e-sports tournament attracted 570 million viewers this year.

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