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The Game of Capital: Alibaba vs. Tencent
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The Game of Capital: Alibaba vs. Tencent

Late Post, 2019


Editorial Rating

8

Qualities

  • Comprehensive
  • Analytical
  • Concrete Examples

Recommendation

Alibaba and Tencent have a domineering presence in China’s business world, not only due to their successful products and services but also because of their prolific investment in start-ups across just about every industry. This article from LatePost, a business analysis WeChat account, explores their differing investment strategies, how their investment goals evolved over time, and why competition between the two companies is intense despite their different business focuses. This article is an insightful read for anyone interested in the future direction and ambitions of these two tech giants as well as their current influence in China and the world.

Take-Aways

  • Alibaba and Tencent have different investment strategies; Alibaba is more aggressive and involved while Tencent is more hands-off. 
  • Alibaba and Tencent’s investment goals changed markedly over time.
  • As their business interests and influence expand, Alibaba and Tencent prove to be fierce competitors in strategic investment. 

About the Authors

Yiwen Guan and Fang Gong Yi Liu are writers for LatePost. A collaboration between Caijing magazine and a team of China’s top business journalists, this WeChat public account features in-depth analysis of Chinese companies and industries. 


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