Tencent tests AI assistant in China's most popular app as it looks to catch up with rivals

WeChat is an indispensable part of daily life in China and Tencent is trying to tap into its huge user base to expand use of its AI services.
CNBC

China's Tencent wants to expand its presence in Singapore — and Chinese tourists are a big reason

The Chinese tech giant has struck new partnerships with Singapore businesses such as ride-hailing app Grab through its digital messaging app, WeChat/Weixin. "We see Singapore as a strategic market for ...
Memeburn

Tencent is testing an AI assistant inside WeChat

Tencent is testing Xiaowei inside WeChat. Here is what it does, who can use it now and why the timing matters.
East Asia Forum

WeChat’s wires are crossed in Australian politics

Weixin was launched in January 2011 by Chinese tech giant Tencent. It is now the primary digital platform for Mandarin speakers, with almost 1.3 billion monthly active accounts as of April 2022.
Reuters

Tencent's Weixin app, Baidu launch DeepSeek search testing

HONG KONG/SHANGHAI, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Tencent said on Sunday its (0700.HK), opens new tab Weixin messaging app, China's largest, is allowing some users to search via DeepSeek's artificial ...