Which Chinese internet giant did Pony Ma found?
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Tencent
Tencent is one of the most valuable companies in Asia.
💡 Did you know? It ranges from chat apps to video games.
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Which „super-app“ belongs to Tencent?
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In China it is used for almost everything in daily life.
💡 Did you know? Chatting, paying, buying tickets: all in one app.
In which entertainment sector is Tencent the world leader?
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in video games
Tencent is the largest video-game company in the world.
💡 Did you know? It owns stakes in many well-known game studios.
In which city is Tencent headquartered?
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Shenzhen
Pony Ma founded Tencent in 1998 in the special economic zone on the border with Hong Kong.
💡 Did you know? Shenzhen was still a small town in 1980 and is now a tech metropolis.
How does Pony Ma differ from the better-known Jack Ma?
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he is quiet and reserved
Despite his power, hardly anyone in the West knows him.
💡 Did you know? The two „Mas“ are not related.
With which early chat program did Tencent’s rise begin?
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QQ was one of China’s first big chat programs.
💡 Did you know? The whole Tencent company grew from it.
Where does Ma Huateng’s Western nickname „Pony“ come from?
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from the meaning of his name (horse)
„Pony“ is a playful translation.
💡 Did you know? In the West he is known only by this name.
Why is Tencent so powerful in Chinese daily life?
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because almost everyone uses WeChat
Communication, money and official tasks all run through the app.
💡 Did you know? Hardly any company is so deeply woven into daily life.
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Which billionaire is shown here?
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Pony Ma
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